The surname Vaget 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.
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Early History of the Vaget family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vaget research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Vaget History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Vaget Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vaget, Vagel, Vager, Veght, Veger, Voget, Voghel, Faget and many more.
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Early Notables of the Vaget family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
the Vaget family of Holland
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Migration of the Vaget family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Voget, who arrived in America in 1755; Christian Voght, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1764; Georg Henrich Voght, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1767.
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