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Woumer Early Origins

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The surname Woumer was first found in Belgium, 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 West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Woumer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Woomer, van Woomen, van Woemen, van Woumen, Woomen, Woumen, Woemen, Woumer and many more.

Woumer Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Woumer research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Woumer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Woumer Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bernard Woomer, who settled in Philadelphia in 1737; Barnard Woomer, who came to Philadelphia in 1737; and John George Woemer, who came to Indiana sometime between 1833 and 1853..

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Sanders, Joanne McRee Edition. English Settlers in Barbados 1637-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
MacAulay, Thomas Babington. History of England from the Accession of James the Second 4 volumes. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1879. Print.
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The Woumer Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Woumer Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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