Gend History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gend familyThe surname Gend was first found in Belgium, 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 East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. 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 Gend familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gend research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1761 is included under the topic Early Gend History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gend Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gendt, Gend, Genderen, Gendorff, Gendre, Gendrot, Gendron, Gendtner and many more. Early Notables of the Gend familyThe surname was distinguished by many in this era including
Migration of the Gend familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
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