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Early Origins of the Lenes family

The surname Lenes 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 Lenes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lenes research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1744 is included under the topic Early Lenes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lenes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Leen, Leene, Leenes, Leens, Lens, Lenes, Leenez, Leenz, Leins, de Leen, Van der Leen and many more.

Early Notables of the Lenes family

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Migration of the Lenes family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Symon Leen who settled in New York in 1655.



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