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Early Origins of the Pede family

The surname Pede was first found in Belgium, 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 Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Pede family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pede research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1680 is included under the topic Early Pede History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pede Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pede, Peder, Peders, Pedersen, Pederstorf, Pedolin, Peden, Pedern, Pedaert and many more.

Early Notables of the Pede family

The surname was distinguished by many in this era including

  • the Pede family of Brussels


United States Pede migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pede Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Hen Pede, who settled in Virginia in 1670
Pede Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Heinrich Pede, who settled in Portland, ME in 1911

Contemporary Notables of the name Pede (post 1700) +

  • Joseph Pede, American politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from New Haven, 1926 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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