The surname Riedstra 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 Gelderland, (Guelders) an ancient province surrounding the town of Gelder. To the south of Friesland this province was originally in two parts north and south of the Rhine. In addition, the province is sub-divided into four towns, or quarters, Nijmegan, Arnhem, Zutphen and Roermond, each having unique rights and customs. Apeldoorn is a city of note. 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 Riedstra family
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Riedstra Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rietstap, Reetstap, Rietstapp, Rietstappe, Rietsstap, Rietstapes, Rietstappes, Reitstap and many more.
Early Notables of the Riedstra family
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Migration of the Riedstra family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Maria Reetz, who arrived in Cayenne in 1764; Caroline Reetz, who came to New York, NY in 1866; Ernst Wilhelm Reetz, who arrived in New York, NY in 1868.
