Vorhees History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Vorhees family

The surname Vorhees 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.

Early History of the Vorhees family

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Vorhees Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Verhee, Verhell, Verheul, Verhey, Verheye, Verhoey, Vorhee, Vorheid and many more.

Early Notables of the Vorhees family

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Migration of the Vorhees family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Koestiaan VerHey, who settled in Baltimore in 1847; Jacobus Verhey, who arrived in Baltimore in 1847; Gerritje VerHey, who settled in Baltimore in 1847.

Contemporary Notables of the name Vorhees (post 1700) +

Helen Vorhees Brach (1911-1977), American heiress to the E. J. Brach & Sons Candy Company who died under mysterious circumstances