Vanembden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Vanembden family

The surname Vanembden 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Vanembden family

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Vanembden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Embden, Embdene, Embdenne, Embdens, Embdenes, Embdden, Embdeen, Embdeens, Emmbden, Embeden, van Embden and many more.

Early Notables of the Vanembden family

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Vanembden migration to the United States +

Vanembden Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

T. Van Embden, aged 39, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Edam" in 1887 1
A. Van Embden, aged 39, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Edam" in 1887 1
Jos. Vanembden, who settled in Tennessee in 1894

Vanembden Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

William Van Embden, aged 41, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1908 1
Helene VanEmbden, aged 27, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Nieuw Amsterdam" in 1910 1
Isaac Van Embden, aged 23, Danish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ryndam" in 1917 1
Meyer Van Embden, aged 25, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Carmania" in 1919 1
Annie Van Embden, aged 43, Russian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Statendam" in 1932 1
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Vanembden migration to Australia +

Vanembden Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mr. Eliazar Van Embden, settler from Capetown who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Tudor" in 1932 2
Mrs. Sara Hier Van Embden, settler from Capetown who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Tudor" in 1932 2
Henrietta VanEmbden, settler from Capetown who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Temeraire" in 1932 2
Carolina Van Embden, settler from Genoa who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Viminale" in 1940 2
Conrad Van Embden, settler from Genoa who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Viminale" in 1940 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Vanembden (post 1700) +

David van Embden (1875-1962), Dutch politician and professor
Wilhelmina van Embden (1870-1959), Dutch politician and women's rights activist
Sam van Embden (1904-2000), Dutch architech and urban planner
Arne Meerkamp van Embden, Producer

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx