Meere History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Meere family

The surname Meere 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.

Early History of the Meere family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Meere research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1628, 1632, 1656, 1659, 1675, 1691, 1700, 1705 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Meere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Meere Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Meer, Meere, Mer, Mere, Meeres, Meers, Meres, Mers, Meerr, Merr, Merrs and many more.

Early Notables of the Meere family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Jan Vermeer (1632-1675), also called Jan van der Meer van Delft, a renowned Dutch painter; Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder (1628-1691), a...
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Meere migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Meere Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Thomas Meere, who landed in Virginia in 1649 1

Meere Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henrietta J. Meere, who immigrated to America in 1852
B. I. W. Vanselm Meere and his family, who sailed for America in 1855

Meere migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Meere Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Ann Meere, aged 24, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Northern Light" 2
Bridget Meere, aged 21, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Northern Light" 2
Mary Meere, aged 24, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Sea Park"
Mary Meere, aged 27, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Sea Park"

Contemporary Notables of the name Meere (post 1700) +

Matthew Charles Meere (1890-1961), English-born artist who studied art in England and France and eventually emigrated to Australia in 1932
Sir Francis Anthony "Frank" Meere (1895-1985), senior Australian public servant, Comptroller-General of the Department of Trade and Customs (1952-1956), Comptroller-General of the Department of Customs and Excise (1956-1960)

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
South Australian Register Monday 9th April 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Norther Light 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/northernlight1855.shtml