Van Slyck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Van Slyck family

The surname Van Slyck 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 Limburg, the smallest, southernmost province of the Netherlands. The capital of the province is Mastricht, noted for its contribution to the modern treaty for the E.E.C. Other notable towns are Crefeld and Breda and Nijmwegan. 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 Slyck family

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Van Slyck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Van Slyke, Van Slype, Van Slike, Van Slyck, Van Slyk, Van Slipe, Slyps and many more.

Early Notables of the Van Slyck family

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Van Slyck migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Van Slyck Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Cornelis Antonissen VanSlyck, who settled in New Netherland sometime between 1620 and 1664
Willem Pieterse VanSlyck, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1620-1664 1
Broer Cornelis VanSlyck, who arrived in New York in 1634 1
Cornelis Anthonissen VanSlyck, who landed in New York in 1634 1
Grietje VanSlyck, who settled in New York in 1690
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Van Slyck migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Van Slyck Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Martin Vanslyck, who settled in Ontario in 1871
Franklin Vanslyck, who settled in Ontario in 1871
B. B. Vanslyck, who arrived in Ontario in 1871
Adderley Vanslyck, who arrived in Ontario in 1871

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)