Velen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Velen family

The surname Velen was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Velen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Velen research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1641 and 1847 are included under the topic Early Velen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Velen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Velen, Velden, Valen, Valence, Volen, Volder, Felin, Fehlin, Falen and many more.

Early Notables of the Velen family

the Velen family of Westphalia

Velen migration to the United States +

Velen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jas Velen, aged 39, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Friesland" in 1891 1
C. Velen, aged 38, Swedish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Aurunia" in 1896 1

Velen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Henning Velen, aged 28, Swedish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cedric" in 1906 1
Christoff Velen, aged 24, Hungarian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Nieuw Amsterdam" in 1914 1
Nils Velen, aged 25, Swedish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Stavangerfjord" in 1926 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Velen (post 1700) +

Dietrich von Velen (1591-1657), German High Bailiff, who in 1630 purchased a manor to found a city in the region, in what is now known as Papenburg
Dorothea von Velen (1670-1732), German lady in waiting
Alexander von Velen II. (1599-1675), German military officer
Oldrich Velen (1921-2013), born Oldrich Volek, Czech film and television actor

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result