| ![Show Contents]() Bols History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Netherlands
Early Origins of the Bols familyThe surname Bols 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Bols familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bols research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1534, 1593, 1616 and 1680 are included under the topic Early Bols History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bols Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bol, Bole, Bolles, Bolls, Booll, Boolle and others. Early Notables of the Bols familyAnother 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bols Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Bols migration to the United States | + |
Bols Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Johan Bols, who landed in New York in 1709 1
- Jorig Bols, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bols (post 1700) | + |
- Jan Bols (b. 1944), Dutch two-time bronze medalist long track speed skater
- Major-General Eric Louis Bols CB, DSO and Bar (1904-1985), British Army officer, commanding officer of the British 6th Airborne Division during Operation Varsity in 1945
- Lieutenant-General Sir Louis Jean Bols KCB, KCMG, DSO (1867-1930), British military officer
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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