Lier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
France

Early Origins of the Lier family

The surname Lier 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 Lier family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lier research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1744 is included under the topic Early Lier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lier Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lier, Liere, Lierr, Lierre, Liers, Lieres, Lierrs, Lierres, de Lier, van Lier and many more.

Early Notables of the Lier family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

the Lier family of Holland

Lier migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lier Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Rudolf Lier, who arrived in Carolina in 1734 1
John Bodolff Lier, who arrived in South Carolina in 1738 1
Thommen Lier, who landed in Carolina in 1743 1
Heinrich Lier, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1743 1
Beat Lier, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1743
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Lier Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

B. Lier, who arrived in America in 1843
Daniedl Lier, who landed in Maryland in 1847 1
Charles H. Lier, who arrived in Indiana in 1893

Citations +

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)