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Early Origins of the Geiselman family

The surname Geiselman was first found in Silesia, where the name Geisler was anciently associated with a noble family of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into numerous houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Geiselman family

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Geiselman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Geissler, Geisler, Geisle, Geissle, Geisse, Geise, Geysler, Geysle, Geislern, Geisslern, Geyslern, Geiseler and many more.

Early Notables of the Geiselman family

Notables of the period with the surname Geiselman were Hans Caspar von Geisler was chief administrator of Munich in the first half of the 17th century, whose descendants achieved prominent positions in...
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Migration of the Geiselman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Georg Geissler, who came to Philadelphia in 1751; Johann Geissler came to New York State in 1710-11; Jacob Geissler came to Philadelphia in 1754.


USS Arizona
  • Mr. Ellis H. Geiselman, American Commander working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he survived the sinking 1


  1. Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html


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