From Limoenman to Citroën
The Citroën Family Archive
An independent historical and genealogical archive documenting the origins, evolution and notable members of the Citroën family from the late eighteenth century to the present day.The archive is curated as an ongoing research project and is expanded as additional historical records, photographs and verified genealogical sources become available.
From Limoenman to Citroën
The history of the Citroën family begins long before the creation of the famous automobile manufacturer. Historical records trace the family back to the Netherlands, where the surname evolved from the earlier family name Limoenman during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.This project explores those origins, documents the family lineage and highlights the many individuals who carried the Citroën surname in fields ranging from industry and architecture to diplomacy, arts and public service.
Family Timeline
Discover the documented evolution of the Citroën family through more than two centuries of history.From eighteenth-century Amsterdam to twentieth-century France and beyond.
01.
Roelof Raphaël Jacob Limoenman
Earliest documented ancestor of the family whose descendants later adopted the Citroën surname.
02.
Barend Baruch Roelof Raphaël CITROËN LIMOENMANN
The family member generally associated with the adoption of the Citroen surname, marking the transition from Limoenman to Citroen.
03.
André Citroën
French engineer and industrialist whose innovative manufacturing methods transformed the European automotive industry.
04.
Paul Citroen
Dutch artist, photographer and Bauhaus student internationally recognised for his pioneering photomontage work.
05.
Philip Citroën
A former German SS trooper and shipping company employee who became famous for claiming he met a living Adolf Hitler in Colombia during the 1950s.
Historical Sources
This archive is based on publicly documented historical records, published biographies, genealogical databases and museum collections.Whenever possible, primary historical sources are preferred over secondary publications.
Research Resources
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Contribute to the Archive
Historical research is never truly complete.If you possess verified historical records, family documents, photographs or other materials relating to the Citroën family, we would be pleased to hear from you.Every contribution is reviewed before inclusion in the archive.
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