The surname Meerrs 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.
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Early History of the Meerrs family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Meerrs 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 Meerrs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Meerrs Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Meer, Meere, Mer, Mere, Meeres, Meers, Meres, Mers, Meerr, Merr, Merrs and many more.
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Early Notables of the Meerrs 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... Another 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Meerrs Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Meerrs family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Meer, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1798; Thomas Meer, who was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1802; Isaac Van Der Meer and his family, who settled in Iowa in 1849.
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