| ![Show Contents]() Vrie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of VrieWhat does the name Vrie mean? The Vrie surname comes from the Middle High German word "vri," meaning "free," and as a name, it referred to a free man, as opposed to a bondsman or serf in the feudal system. Early Origins of the Vrie familyThe surname Vrie was first found in Bavaria, where the name Frey came from humble beginnings but eventually gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's medieval society. The family later became more prominent as many branches of the family acquired distant estates which elevated in turn their social status. Early History of the Vrie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vrie research. Another 54 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1855 and 1920 are included under the topic Early Vrie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vrie Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Vrie include Frey, Freye, Frei, Freie, Frie, Fraie, Vrey, Vreye, Vrei, Vreie and many more. Early Notables of the Vrie familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vrie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Vrie migration to the United States | + |
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Vrie surname or a spelling variation of the name include:
Vrie Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- George Vrie, age 26, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1743
- George Vrie, aged 26, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1743 1
- 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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