Frederiksen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Frederiksen family

The surname Frederiksen 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 Utrecht, a city and capital of the province of Utrecht. The ramparts of this ancient city were destroyed in 1830. The Domkerk(1254) is on the site of the original church of St.Willibrord in 720. In the crypt are the hearts of Conrad II(1039) and Henry V(1125) two German Emperors. The Museum is notable for its relics and artifacts. Its tumultuous history was strongly influenced by religious conflict. 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. The many variations of this family name started with a 9th century Bishop of Utrecht, and was a hereditary name of the Hohenstaufen ruling family.

Early History of the Frederiksen family

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Frederiksen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fredericks, Frederic, Frederico, Federici, Fredderich, Fredrick, Fridrich, Vreurich, Frydrych, Freidsch, Fritschler, Frickle, Frickel, Fritzman, Fritzmann, Frickmann, Fritzler, Feddinga, Fredreicher, Frederiks and many more.

Early Notables of the Frederiksen family

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Frederiksen migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Frederiksen Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Gustav Frederiksen, aged 44, a farm labourer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Terpsichore" in 1876
Louisa Frederiksen, aged 39, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Terpsichore" in 1876
Mathilde Frederiksen, aged 20, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Terpsichore" in 1876
Hyulmar Frederiksen, aged 18, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Terpsichore" in 1876
Auguste Frederiksen, aged 13, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Terpsichore" in 1876
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Contemporary Notables of the name Frederiksen (post 1700) +

Jan Erik Frederiksen, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Texas State Senate 16th District, 2002 1
Suka K. Frederiksen (1965-2020), Foreign Minister of Greenland