The surname Waldec was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
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Early History of the Waldec family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Waldec research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1493, 1500, 1524, 1533, 1537, 1553, 1554, 1574 and 1712 are included under the topic Early Waldec History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Waldec Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Waldeck, Waldec, Waldek, Waldecke, Waldecks, Waldeckes, Waaldeck, Walldeck, Walddeck, Waldecker and many more.
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Early Notables of the Waldec family
Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Waldec were
Margaretha von Waldeck (1533-1554), daughter of Philip IV, Count of Waldeck-Wildungen (1493-1574) and his first wife, Margaret Cirksena (1500-1537.)...
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Migration of the Waldec family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..
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