The surname Van Olges 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 Groningen, the most northerly province of Holland. Appingedam and Winschoten are very old towns with cattle and horse markets. 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 Van Olges family
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Van Olges Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Olges, Olgers, Olger, Ulgers, Ulger, Ulges, Olgyrs, Ulgyrs, van Olges, van der Olgers, van Ulgers and many more.
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Early Notables of the Van Olges family
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Migration of the Van Olges family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Herm Olges, who settled in New York, NY in 1866; and Jan Benes Olgers, who settled in America in 1869.
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