| ![Show Contents]() Kessinger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Kessinger familyThe surname Kessinger was first found in Saxony, where the name Kessinger became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Kessinger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kessinger research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1880 is included under the topic Early Kessinger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kessinger Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kessinger, Kissinger, Kesinger, Kisinger and many more. Early Notables of the Kessinger familyProminent bearers of the family name Kessinger at this time were Kessinger RankingIn the United States, the name Kessinger is the 7,828th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Kessinger migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kessinger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Anthony Kessinger, who settled in Mississippi in 1844
Kessinger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Art Kessinger, arrived in New York City, New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Riverside Bridge" from Swansea, Wales 2
- Rachel Dorothy Kessinger, aged 46, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Rotterdam" from Boulogne-Sur-Mer, France 2
- William Kessinger, aged 22, arrived in New York, N.Y. in 1920 aboard the ship "Calamares" from Antonio,Kngstn,Crstbl,Limon,Havna,Nassa 2
- Arthur Kessinger, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Lake Arline" from Malanzas, Cuba 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kessinger (post 1700) | + |
- Robert Keith Kessinger (b. 1967), American former Major League Baseball player who played 11 games for the Cincinnati Reds in 1993
- Clark Kessinger (1896-1975), American bluegrass old-time fiddler
- Ted Kessinger (b. 1941), former American football coach, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010, father of Kent Kessinger
- Kent Kessinger, American football coach and former player, head football at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas
- Donald Eulon Kessinger (b. 1942), former American professional baseball player and manager
- James Edward Kessinger, American Democratic Party politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates from Kanawha County, 1965-66 3
- Ira D. Kessinger, American Republican politician, Candidate for West Virginia State House of Delegates from Raleigh County, 1966 3
- David E. Kessinger, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Governor of California, 2003 3
- Bob Kessinger, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Kentucky State House of Representatives 38th District, 1973 3
- Augustus C. Kessinger, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for New York, 1908 3
- ... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Kessinger family | + |
Bismarck - Kurt Kessinger (1916-1941), German Angestellter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 4
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Kessinger migration to the United States 
