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Early Origins of the Fliess family

The surname Fliess was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Fliess family

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Fliess Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fliess, Fliessen, Fliessenhausen, Vlees, Vleeschauwer, Vlissingen, Flieshen, Fless and many more.

Early Notables of the Fliess family

  • the Fliess family of Prussia


Fliess migration to Canada +

Fliess Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Johann Peter Fliess, who arrived in Canada in 1778
Fliess Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Albert Fliess, who settled in Ottawa in 1859

Contemporary Notables of the name Fliess (post 1700) +

  • Wilhelm Fliess (1858-1928), German physician


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