Halsband History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Halsband family

The surname Halsband 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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. They were first recorded in Haarlem in the year 1300. They held a family seat there for several centuries.

Early History of the Halsband family

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Halsband Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hals, De Hals, Halsema, Halsband, Halstuch, Halsdutch, Halseema and many more.

Early Notables of the Halsband family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Frans Hals the Elder (c. 1582-1666), a Dutch Golden Age painter, notable for his loose painterly brushwork, helped introduce this lively style of...
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Halsband migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Halsband Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anton Halsband, who arrived in Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania in 1889