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Early Origins of the Velthoven family

The surname Velthoven 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 North Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. 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 Velthoven family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Velthoven research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1530, 1601, 1696 and 1798 are included under the topic Early Velthoven History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Velthoven Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Veltheim, Feldheim, Velthem, Velthoven, Veltom, Weltheim and many more.

Early Notables of the Velthoven family

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Migration of the Velthoven family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: J. Wallenstein, who settled in New York, NY in 1823; Johann Wellenstein, who arrived in Wisconsin in 1847; Lazarus Feldheim, who settled in New York in 1849.



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