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Early Origins of the Poel family

The surname Poel 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 Poel family

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Poel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Poll, Polle, Pol, Pole, Polles, Polls, Poles, Pols, Poel, Pole, de Poll, de Poel and many more.

Early Notables of the Poel family

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United States Poel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Poel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Nikel Poel, who arrived in America in 1709
  • Mikel Poel, who settled in America in 1709
  • Nikel Poel, who landed in New York in 1709 1
  • Pieter Poel, who settled in New York in 1720
  • Anna Sophia Poel, who settled in New York in 1720
Poel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Louise Poel, who settled in New York, NY in 1852
  • Andries VanDer Poel, who arrived in Iowa in 1856 1
  • Arie VanDer Poel, who landed in Iowa in 1856 1
  • Jacob VanDer Poel, who landed in Iowa in 1856 1
  • Maria VanDer Poel, who arrived in Iowa in 1856 1


  1. 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)


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