Early Origins of the Verhagle family
The surname Verhagle 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 Verhagle family
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Verhagle Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Verhagen, Verhaegen, Verhaven, Vorhagen, Vorhausen, Verhacken and many more.
Early Notables of the Verhagle family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Verhagle family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Josyntje Verhagen, who arrived in New
Netherlands in 1659; Jean Joseph Verhagen, who came to Wisconsin in 1855; Frank Verhaag, who was naturalized in Oregon in 1894.