Weers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Weers family

The surname Weers 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 Weers family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weers research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1591 and 1652 are included under the topic Early Weers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weers Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weert, Weerd, Weerts, Weers, Weerde, Weerden, Weerdt, Weertenstein, Weertenberg, Werdt, Wardt, Weurt, Sweerts, Waert, Wehrt and many more.

Early Notables of the Weers family

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Migration of the Weers family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gijsbert Cornelisz Waert, who came to New York, NY in 1639; Henrich Wert, who came to Philadelphia in 1739; Hendrich Wert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1739.

Contemporary Notables of the name Weers (post 1700) +

William Weers, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Putnam County, 1956 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html