Keler Surname History

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Scotland

The Keler family emerged in the ancient duchy of Swabia, which was in the southwest of Germany. Before the late Middle Ages, German people were known only by a single name. However, as populations increased and people began to travel more, it became necessary to adopt a second name. Many people, such as the Keler family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. The name Keler is derived from the Middle High German word "kelner," which corresponds to the English occupation of steward. The kelner was the manager of the noble household.

Early Origins of the Keler family

The surname Keler was first found in Swabia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Herman der Kelner (Keller) of Rottweil, Wuerttemberg, in 1314.

Early History of the Keler family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keler research. Another 297 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1452, 1466, 1605, 1635, 1638, 1699, 1700, 1702, 1766, 1798, 1819 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Keler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Keler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Keller, Keler, Kelle, Kellaere, Kellere, Kellner, Kaeller, Kaellner, Kelner, Celler, Cellner, Celer, Celner, Kellern, Cellern and many more.

Early Notables of the Keler family

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Keler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Keler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Peter Keler, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
Johannes and Eva Maria Keler arrived together in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1737
Eva Maria Keler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737 1
Joh Keler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 1
Johannes Keler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737 1
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

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)