The surname Wiches 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 Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. 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 Wiches family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wiches research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1532, 1708, 1710 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Wiches History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Wiches Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Dicus, Dick, Diks, Dickek, Dickstein, Dicksthein, Dykenstein, Dyks and many more.
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Early Notables of the Wiches family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Thomas Dyche (fl. 1719), English school-master, educated at Ashbourne free school, Derbyshire. In 1708... Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wiches Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Wiches family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abigail Dykes, who came to Boston in 1637; Thomas Diche, who settled in Virginia in 1664; Andrew Dykes, who settled in America in 1684; Peter Dise, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1741.
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