The surname Velsen 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 Velsen family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Velsen research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1597, 1627, 1656 and 1743 are included under the topic Early Velsen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Velsen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Valensius, Valencay, Valence, Valencia, Valensart, Valentinus, Valentini, Velsen, Falencius, Falencia and many more.
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Early Notables of the Velsen family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
Jacob Jansz van Velsen (1597-1656), a Dutch Golden Age painter, notably for his conversation pieces in the manner of Pieter Codde and Dirck Hals...
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Migration of the Velsen family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Valence, who came to America in 1756; Jose Valencia, who came to New Orleans in 1837; Antonio Valencia, who came to San Francisco in 1851; Ulisse Valentini, who arrived in Montana in 1910.
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