The surname Effers 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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 Effers family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Effers research. Another 62 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1819, 1836, 1837, 1838 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Effers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Effers Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Von Evan, Von Evers, Von Effen, Von Effers, Von Eeffern, Von Efferen, Von Effan, Von Even, Von Evyn, Evan, Evers, Effen, Effers, Eeffern and many more.
Early Notables of the Effers family
Carl Evers, pianist and composer, born at Hamburg April 8, 1819, made his first appearance when 12, and shortly after went on long professional tours. Returning to Hamburg in 1837 he studied composition under Carl Krebs. On a visit to Leipsic in 1838 he made the acquaintance of Mendelssohn, whose influence affected him greatly, and started him in instrumental compositions on... Another 61 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Effers Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Effers family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Danll Evan, who arrived in Virginia in 1682; David Evan, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1693; Elizabeth Effen, who settled in America in 1772; Anna Evers, who arrived in New York in 1835.
