Vermeule History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Vermeule family

The surname Vermeule 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 Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Vermeule family

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Vermeule Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vermeulen, Vermoelen, Vermorel, Vermellen, Vermelle, Vermuyden and many more.

Early Notables of the Vermeule family

the Vermeulen family of Amsterdam

Vermeule migration to the United States +

Vermeule Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Adriaan Vermeule, who arrived in New Netherland sometime between 1620 and 1664
Adriaan Vermeule, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1620-1664 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)