The van Zyl family

Welcome to the van Zyl family's home on the web.

A place for our history, our memories and each other – from the Cape in 1699 to today.

A VOC ship like De Drie Croonen sailing into Table Bay in 1699.

Welcome, all van Zyls! The public part of this site – the van Zyl history from stamvader Willem, the family tree of those who have gone before us, and the family-search database – is open for every van Zyl to use and enjoy. The part behind the sign-in is private and just for Koos van Zyl's family.

I, Steven van Zyl, built and maintain this site in memory of my father, Koos van Zyl – a giant of a man, on whose shoulders his children could choose to stand and reach for new heights.

Welcome, family and friends. This site keeps the story of the van Zyls together: where we come from, who came before us, and the people we remember.

Vrede en Lust, Drakenstein
1600 – 2026

The van Zyl history 1600–2026

From the stamvader Willem Willemsz van Zyl and Vreed' en Lust in Drakenstein, through the generations to today.

Read the history →
In memory

Koos van Zyl

Jacobus Johannes (Koos) van Zyl, son of Faan and Hester van Zyl.

Go to Koos's page →
Coming soon

Family sign-in and uploads

Soon family members will be able to sign in and share their own photos and videos here.

These features are not available yet.