Andel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Andel family

The surname Andel 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Andel family

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Andel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Andel, Andell, Andells, Andels, van Adnel, van Andell, Andeles, Andelles, Anddel, Anndel, Andeel and many more.

Early Notables of the Andel family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

the Andel family of Holland

Andel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Andel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

C. Van Andel, who arrived in Iowa in 1849
C Van Andel, who landed in Iowa in 1849 1
Barbora Andel, who settled in Chicago in 1868
Adelbert Andel, who settled in Baltimore in 1871
Appollonia Andel, who settled in Baltimore in 1872
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Contemporary Notables of the name Andel (post 1700) +

Clemens Andel, Actor

Citations +

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)