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The surname Hedelin 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hedelin research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1653, 1689 and 1809 are included under the topic Early Hedelin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Heede, Hede, Hedde, Heeden, Heeder, Heedenberg, Hedeman, Heddesdorff, Hedelin, Heid and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Hedelin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Heede, who arrived in Indiana; Francis Heede, who came to Virginia in 1650; Joh. Heinrich Heeder, who arrived in America in 1847; F. H. Heeder, who settled in New York, NY in 1848.