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Early Origins of the Drile family

The surname Drile 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 Drile family

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Drile Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Drille, Drillet, Drulle, Drulley, Trille, Trillo, Treille, Trelle and many more.

Early Notables of the Drile family

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Migration of the Drile family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Catherine Trelle, who came to Montreal in 1654; Franz Trelle, who came to New York, NY in 1848; Elizabeth Drille, who arrived in New York in 1858; and John Drulle, who came to New York sometime between 1859 and 1860..



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