The surname Fentzel 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 Fentzel family
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Fentzel Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vinceler, Vincenius, Vincens, Fentzel, Fonceler and many more.
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Early Notables of the Fentzel family
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Fentzel migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Fentzel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Valentine Fentzel, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1856
Fentzel migration to the United States 
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