Keeser Surname History

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Germany

The roots of the distinguished German surname Keeser lie in the former duchy of Swabia. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "kaeser," denoting a person who made and sold cheese.

Early Origins of the Keeser family

The surname Keeser was first found in Swabia, where it is believed to have first emerged, initially borne by dairy farmers and cheesemongers. The earliest documented instance of the name has been traced to this region, where Arnold Chesere was recorded to have lived in 1246. The young Keeser family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Swabian society.

Early History of the Keeser family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keeser research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1246, 1370, 1727, 1781, 1804, 1816, 1841, 1853 and 1916 are included under the topic Early Keeser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Keeser Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kaser, Kase, Käs, Käser, Keser, Keese, Keeser, Kaas, Kälein, Käsgen, Kese, Kees and many more.

Early Notables of the Keeser family

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Keeser migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Keeser Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Fronnyk Keeser, who landed in Carolina in 1734 1

Keeser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christ Keeser, who arrived in America in 1807 1
J Keeser, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 1

Citations +

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)