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Early Origins of the Arson family

The surname Arson was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Arson family

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Arson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Aerssen, Aerssene, Aerssenes, Aersen, Aersens, Aeerssen, Aerssenn, Aerssenne, Aerssenns, Aersseen, Arson, Arsen, van Aerssen and many more.

Early Notables of the Arson family

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United States Arson migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Arson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • John Arson, who arrived in Virginia in 1669
Arson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Robert Arson, who settled in America in 1744
Arson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Joe Arson, who settled in Arkansas in 1918
  • John Arson, who settled in Iowa between 1866 and 1943

Contemporary Notables of the name Arson (post 1700) +

  • Major-General Orvil Arson Anderson (1895-1965), American Executive Secretary to the Air Corps Board, Maxwell Field, Alabama (1938-1941) 1


  1. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 6) Orvil Anderson. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Anderson/Orvil_Arson/USA.html


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