The surname Roels 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 Roels family
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Roels Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Roellchen, Roellch, Roel, Roellichs, Roels, Rohel, Rohels, Rohelichen, Roheles, Röhl, Röhllchen, Rollicken, Rollicken, Rollken and many more.
Early Notables of the Roels family
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Migration of the Roels family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Niklaas Roel, who arrived in England or America in 1709; Nicholas Roel, who came to America sometime between 1709 and 1710; Nicolaus Roel, who settled in America sometime between 1709 and 1717.
