The surname Pelsen 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 Pelsen family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pelsen research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1655, 1660, 1731, 1742, 1749 and 1822 are included under the topic Early Pelsen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Pelsen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pels, Pelsant, Pelse, Pelser, Pelsen, Pelsern, Pelsmann, Pelsbach, Pielson, Peilstein and many more.
Early Notables of the Pelsen family
Andries Pels (1655-1731), a rich Dutch banker and insurer from Amsterdam. He was the banker of France in the era of John Law and was nephew of the poet, Andries Pels... Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pelsen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Pelsen family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Wolfston Pelsant, who arrived in Virginia in 1622; Sampson Pelsant, who arrived in Virginia in 1622; Wolston Pelsant, who came to Virginia in 1623; Breektje Elswaerts Pels, who came to New Netherland in 1642.
