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Early Origins of the Giesler family

The surname Giesler was first found in Bavaria where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts 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 many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Giesler family

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Giesler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gieser, Geyser, Giser, Guiser, Guyeser, Giesser, Giesse and many more.

Early Notables of the Giesler family

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United States Giesler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Giesler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Peter Giesler, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710 1
  • Johann Adam Giesler, who landed in America in 1739 1
  • Johann Michael Giesler, who arrived in America in 1739 1
  • Maria Christina Giesler, who landed in America in 1739 1
  • Christian Giesler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765 1
Giesler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Carl Giesler, (Gieseler), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Franziska"

Canada Giesler migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Giesler Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Johann Joseph Giesler, who landed in Canada in 1782


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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