Villsteren Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Villsteren Early Origins

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The surname Villsteren was first found in Belgium, 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 West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. 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.

Villsteren Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vilsteren, Vilstern, Vilters, Velsern, Vilters, Velters and many more.

Villsteren Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Villsteren research. Another 219 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1673, 1737 and 1743 are included under the topic Early Villsteren History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Villsteren Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.

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The Villsteren Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Villsteren Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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