Åsberg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Åsberg

What does the name Åsberg mean?

The German surname Åsberg emerged in the lands that formed the modern state of Lower Saxony, which is presently bordered by the North Sea, the Hartz mountains and the Elbe and Ems rivers. Lower Saxony was previously a medieval Saxon dukedom.

Early Origins of the Åsberg family

The surname Åsberg was first found in the duchy of Brunswick, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Records reveal that they lived in this area as early as the 12th century at their family seat of the same name, located near the city of Wolfenbuettel.

Early History of the Åsberg family

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Åsberg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Asseburg, Assburg, Asseberg, Assberge, Asberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Åsberg family

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Åsberg migration to the United States +

Åsberg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

F. Asberg, who settled in Boston in 1836
F Asberg, aged 22, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1836 1
Anna C Asberg, aged 25, who landed in New York, NY in 1869 1
Anna C. Asberg, who settled in New York, NY in 1869
Andre Asberg, who arrived in Colorado in 1882

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)