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.
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Early History of the Drile family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Drile research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1440 and 1505 are included under the topic Early Drile History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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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.
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Early Notables of the Drile family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Arvid Birgersson, Lord of Bergkvara (c.1440-1505), a Swedish magnate and politician in the last decades... Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Drile Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Drile family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Auguste Trolle, who arrived in Texas in 1859; and Carl Mauritz Trolle, who arrived in America sometime between 1871 and 1907.
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