| ![Show Contents]() Voelkel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Netherlands
Early Origins of the Voelkel familyThe surname Voelkel 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 Limburg, the smallest, southernmost province of the Netherlands. The capital of the province is Mastricht, noted for its contribution to the modern treaty for the E.E.C. Other notable towns are Crefeld and Breda and Nijmwegan. 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 Voelkel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Voelkel research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1792 is included under the topic Early Voelkel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Voelkel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Volkershoven, Volker, Volka, Volckershoven, Volkershollen, Volkershuisen, Wolkshoven, Wolishofen, Folkhoven and many more. Early Notables of the Voelkel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Voelkel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Voelkel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Mary Catharine Voelkel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1796
- John Jost Voelkel, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1796
- John Jost Voelkel, aged 27, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1796 1
- Mary Catharine Voelkel, aged 26, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1796 1
Voelkel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Heinrich Voelkel, who settled in New York, NY in 1859
- Lina Voelkel, who arrived in New York, NY in 1859
- Henry Voelkel, who arrived in St Clair County, Illinois in 1868 1
- Alvin Voelkel, who settled in Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania in 1885
Voelkel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Finney Voelkel, who settled in Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania in 1904
- 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)
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