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Early Origins of the Tammen family

The surname Tammen 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 Tammen family

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Tammen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tammens, Tamens, Tammenes, Tammense, Tamenes, Tammen, Tammene, Tammenss, Tameens, Timmins, Timmings, Temmens, Dammens and many more.

Early Notables of the Tammen family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

  • the Tammens family of Holland


United States Tammen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Tammen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Hikke Janssen Tammen, who arrived in Illinois sometime between 1841 and 1903
  • Johannes Henricus Tammen, who settled in America in 1847
  • Herman Tammen, who arrived in New York, NY in 1892


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