Salme History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Salme family

The surname Salme 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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 Salme family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Salme research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1623, 1660, 1720, 1738, 1800, 1816 and 1847 are included under the topic Early Salme History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Salme Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Salm, Salme, Salmes, Salms, Salmm, Sallm, Sallme, Saalmes, Psalm, Sarm, Sarme and many more.

Early Notables of the Salme family

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Salme migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Salme Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Lysbeth DeRoode Salme, who arrived in New Netherland in 1664
Lisbeth Salme, who landed in America in 1664 1

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)