The surname Ferhagen 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 Ferhagen family
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Ferhagen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Verhagen, Verhaegen, Verhaven, Vorhagen, Vorhausen, Verhacken and many more.
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Early Notables of the Ferhagen family
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Migration of the Ferhagen family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Josyntje Verhagen, who arrived in New Netherlands in 1659; Jean Joseph Verhagen, who came to Wisconsin in 1855; Frank Verhaag, who was naturalized in Oregon in 1894.
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