The surname Wilts 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Wilts family
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Wilts Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wildt, Wildte, Wildtes, Wilddt, Wildtt, Wildtte, Wildtte, Wildttes, Wilddts, Wildtz and many more.
Early Notables of the Wilts family
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Migration of the Wilts family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Adam Wilt, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732; Bernhard Wildt, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1752; Bernard Wildt, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1752.
