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Janneke (or Johanna) de Cerff 1655–1734

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Janneke Cerff in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 23 Feb 1655 · Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Died 6 May 1734 · Abcoude, Utrecht, Netherlands
Father Hans Johan De Cerff
Mother Elizabeth Johan De Cerff Van Den Hende
Spouse Ernestus Van Harlingen

Researchers connected through Janneke Cerff 1655–1734

and 4 more tree owners connected with Janneke Cerff 1655–1734

Biography

In 1655, Janneke (or Johanna) de Cerff entered the world in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, born to hans johan de cerff and elizabeth johan de cerff van den hende. Janneke (or Johanna) de Cerff married ernestus van harlingen, and had children including johannes martinus van harlengen. Janneke (or Johanna) de Cerff passed away in 1734 in Abcoude, Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Life Timeline

1655
Birth of Janneke (or Johanna) de Cerff in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Birth
1734
Death of Janneke (or Johanna) de Cerff in Abcoude, Utrecht, Netherlands
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Janneke Cerff

This ancestor line traces from Belle, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (1540) to Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (1655) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Janneke Cerff (1655–1734) was born in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died in Abcoude, Utrecht, Netherlands. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Janneke in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Janneke Cerff's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Janneke (or Johanna) de Cerff PTP
1655–1734
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Janneke Cerff's Descendants

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Janneke (or Johanna) de Cerff PTP 1655–1734
  1. 1. Johannes Martinus Van Harlengen PTP 1684–1768