The surname Ventes was first found in Belgium, 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 West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Ventes family
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Ventes Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vaentjen, Ventigle, Vante, Ventes, Wenden, Fenden, Fentin and many more.
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Early Notables of the Ventes family
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Migration of the Ventes family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alexander Fenton, who settled in Antigua (Antego) in 1738; Ann Fenton, who settled in New York, NY in 1821; Alexr. Fenton, who arrived in New York in 1831.
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