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![Show Contents]() Elbers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Elbers familyThe surname Elbers 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 Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. 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 Elbers familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elbers research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Elbers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Elbers Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Elbers, Elberse, Elberses, Elberss, Elbeers, Elberrs, Elbbers, Ellbers, Elber, Elberes, van Elbers and many more. Early Notables of the Elbers familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included - the Elbers family of Amsterdam
 Elbers migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Elbers Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Maria Anna Elbers, who settled in America in 1842
- M A Elbers, who arrived in America in 1842 1
- Johann Elbers, who landed in Texas in 1846 1
- William Elbers, who settled in New York, NY in 1853
Elbers Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Wilhelm Edward Elbers, who settled in Clark Co. Indiana sometime between 1888 and 1904
| Contemporary Notables of the name Elbers (post 1700) | + |
- Jan Elbers, Actor
- Jürgen Elbers, Actor
- 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)
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Elbers migration to the United States 
