Haaften History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Haaften family

The surname Haaften was first found in Belgium, 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 West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. 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 Haaften family

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Haaften Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haaf, Haafe, Haaften, Haeff, Haeften, Haff, Haf and many more.

Early Notables of the Haaften family

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Haaften migration to the United States +

Haaften Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Arie Van Haaften, who landed in Iowa in 1854 1
Jan Van Haaften, who arrived in Iowa in 1856 1

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)