Pahlen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Pahlen family

The surname Pahlen was first found in East Prussia, where the name came from ancient beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. They settled in the south east Baltic, principally in Livonia and Courland.

Early History of the Pahlen family

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Pahlen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pahlen, Pahl, Pahling and others.

Early Notables of the Pahlen family

the von der Pahlen family of Prussia

Migration of the Pahlen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Sebastian Pahl, who was on record in Halifax, N.S. in 1781; Albert Pahl, who arrived in Wisconsin in 1861; Edward Pahl, who settled in Alabama in 1853.

Contemporary Notables of the name Pahlen (post 1700) +

Baron Emanuel A. von der Pahlen (1882-1952), German astronomer
Count Fyodor Petrovich Pahlen (1780-1863), Russian diplomat and administrator