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| | The Life and Family of Elizabeth Anne VanderPutten - VanderPutten Family Name |
 | | The Netherlands, was occupied by Gallo/Celtic tribes before Caesar's invasion of 57 B. Emperor Charlemagne, himself a Netherlander, subdued the Fresians, Franks and Saxons in the 9th century, and compelled them to embrace Christianity. |
 | | It was in this region that the surname van der Putten is 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. |
 | | Among such variations of the name are Putten, Puttene, Puttenes, Puttens, Puten, Putenes, Putens, Puttenn, Puttenns, van Putten, van der Putten, Putton, Puttan, to name a few examples. |
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