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Early Origins of the Vlieger family

The surname Vlieger 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 Vlieger family

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Vlieger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vliet, Vliert, Vliege, Vlied, Vlieck, Vlieger, Vlieghere and many more.

Early Notables of the Vlieger family

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Migration of the Vlieger family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: H. M. Van Vliet, who settled in Baltimore in 1847; Grietje Van Vliet, who came to Baltimore in 1847; Gerritje Van Vliet, who arrived in Baltimore in 1847.



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