Verwer Family

Discover our rich family history since 1675

Welcome to the Verwer Family Tree

Dive into the fascinating history of the Verwer family, a name that originates from the craft of blue dyeing and wool combing. Our ancestor was born in 1675, and since then we have built a rich family history that spans more than three centuries.

The name "Verwer" refers to the specialized profession of fabric dyer, where our ancestors focused on blue dyeing of woolen cloth. This craft was essential in the Dutch textile industry of the 18th and 19th centuries.

2.637
Persons in the family tree
1.071
Registered families
370+
Years of family history
Β±1650
Birth year ancestor

πŸ“Š Graphical Family Tree

Family Tree 1889

Discover relationships and family connections in our interactive family tree. View ancestors' parentage, generate your own pedigree chart, look up relationships between two people and much more. Navigate through the generations and discover your own family history.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Origin

Historical Map Drenthe 1634

See where our family has lived throughout the centuries. From the original residential areas around Meeden, Onstwedde and Ter Apel in South Groningen and North Drenthe, to worldwide from the USA to Australia. The Verwer name is widespread throughout the Netherlands and far beyond.

πŸ“š Heritage

Origin: The name Verwer derives from the profession "blue dyer" - specialists in dyeing fabrics, especially woolen cloth.

Albert Jans Verwer

Records: Our family tree contains nearly 1,000 original birth, marriage, and death certificates; the oldest from 1675. These official documents form the foundation of our genealogical research and contain essential data to connect generations.

1675

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