The surname Echtere 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 Echtere family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Echtere research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1545, 1617 and 1814 are included under the topic Early Echtere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Echtere Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Echten, Echtelt, Echter, Echtener, Echtenmann, Echtenberg, Eckten, Eichthal, Eichten and many more.
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Early Notables of the Echtere family
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Migration of the Echtere family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: August Eckdahl, who arrived in Illinois in 1884; Nels Eckdahl, who settled in Illinois in 1888; Axel Eckdahl, who arrived in Illinois in 1888; and Anton Echter, who came to Allegheny Co., PA in 1889..
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