Re: van Wingen in the Hague, Netherlands
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In reply to:
van Wingen in the Hague, Netherlands
7/29/00
A small hint as to distinction between German and Dutch origin :
small "van" usually indicates Dutch origin
"Van" is usually Belgian origin. If Belgian origin and small "van", then descent from nobility.
German is not "van" but "von", and used to indicate descent from nobility.
As for "Van Wingen" from Belgium, we believe the French line suggested by Didier is interesting. As far as we know our ancestors are from the southern flemish region around "Eke", which we also found in his family tree.
Kind regards,
Eleonora Van Wingen
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van Wingen in the Eke, Belgium
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