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Veenstra

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Dutch
Pronounced Pron. /ˈveːn.straː/
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Meaning & History

Derived from Dutch veen meaning "fen, swamp, peat".

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Rootfeni
VariantsDe Veen, De Ven, Van der Veen, Van der Ven, Van der Venne, Van de Ven, Van Veen, Van Veenen, Venner, Van der Vennen
Other Languages & CulturesFenn, Vance, Vann(English)

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landscapes, nature, wet
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Entry added December 1, 2024

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