| ![Show Contents]() Vry History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The Vry surname comes from the Middle High German word "vri," meaning "free," and as a name, it referred to a free man, as opposed to a bondsman or serf in the feudal system. Early Origins of the Vry familyThe surname Vry was first found in Bavaria, where the name Frey came from humble beginnings but eventually gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's medieval society. The family later became more prominent as many branches of the family acquired distant estates which elevated in turn their social status. Early History of the Vry familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vry research. Another 54 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1855 and 1920 are included under the topic Early Vry History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vry Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Vry include Frey, Freye, Frei, Freie, Frie, Fraie, Vrey, Vreye, Vrei, Vreie and many more. Early Notables of the Vry familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vry Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Vry migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Vrys to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Vry Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Andreas Vry, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
- Hendrick Vry, aged 40, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1743 1
- 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)
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Vry migration to the United States 
