Genter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
England
Wales

Early Origins of the Genter family

The surname Genter 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 Genter family

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Genter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gunter, Günther, Gunten, Güntner, Günzer, Genther and many more.

Early Notables of the Genter family

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Genter migration to the United States +

Genter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Daniel Genter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1773 1

Genter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Francis Genter, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1856 1
Conrad Genter, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1856 1
Edward Genter, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1872 1

Genter migration to Canada +

Genter Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Jacob Genter, who landed in Manitoba in 1876

Sources +

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)