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![Show Contents]() Otzen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Belgium
Early Origins of the Otzen familyThe surname Otzen 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 Liege, a province in Belgium, center of Walloon country. Within this province the notable towns are Liege, the capital city, seat of the great cathedral of St.Lambert destroyed in 1794. 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 Otzen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Otzen research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1701 is included under the topic Early Otzen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Otzen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ottesen, Ottsen, Ottesen, Ottosen, Otzen, Ottsen, Outzen, Otten, Ottens, Oden, Odens, Ottersen and many more. Early Notables of the Otzen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Otzen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Otzen migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Otzen Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Otzen, English convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Bangalore" on 28th March 1848, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) from Bermuda 1
| Otzen migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Otzen Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Nicholas Otzen, aged 37, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Eveline" in 1865 2
- Mr. Nicholas Otzen, South African settler travelling from Cape Town aboard the ship "Eveline" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 22nd January 1865 3
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Otzen migration to Australia 
Otzen migration to New Zealand 
