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Early Origins of the Wanen family

The surname Wanen 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.

Early History of the Wanen family

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Wanen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wanner, Waner, Wanler, Wenner, Wanen, Wanern, Wönner, Weiner, Wienner, Wonnen, Winner, Weynner, Wuynner, Weynen, Wansen, Wenser, Wannamaker and many more.

Early Notables of the Wanen family

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Migration of the Wanen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Catharina Christina Winner, who came to New York in 1709; Jac Matthias Wenser, who settled in Philadelphia in 1732; Martin Wonner, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1733.



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