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Early Origins of the Van Aerssen family

The surname Van Aerssen 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 Van Aerssen family

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Van Aerssen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Aerssen, Aerssene, Aerssenes, Aersen, Aersens, Aeerssen, Aerssenn, Aerssenne, Aerssenns, Aersseen, Arson, Arsen, van Aerssen and many more.

Early Notables of the Van Aerssen family

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Migration of the Van Aerssen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jan Aersen, who came to New York, NY in 1647; Reynier Aersen, who arrived in New York, NY in between 1653 and 1675; Jno Arson, who arrived in Virginia in 1669.


Contemporary Notables of the name Van Aerssen (post 1700) +

  • Gloria Van Aerssen, Dutch composer


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