| ![Show Contents]() Kessner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The surname Kessner is a metonymic surname; it is derived from the principle object associated with the occupation of the original holder. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the German word "kezzel," which in turn comes from the Old German word "kezzil," which means "kettle" or "cauldron." Early Origins of the Kessner familyThe surname Kessner was first found in Hessen and the Rhineland, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was sought by the princes of the region. Chronicles first mention Erbo Kesseler of Strasbourg in 1261, and Hans Kesseler of Breslau, Silesia, in 1384. Early History of the Kessner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kessner research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1317, 1571, 1765 and 1803 are included under the topic Early Kessner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kessner Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kessler, Kessller, Kesler, Kesller, Kesseler, Kesseller, Keseler, Keseller, Kaessler, Kaesler, Kaeseler, Kaesseler, Cessler, Cessller, Cesler, Cesller, Cesseler, Cesseller, Ceseler, Ceseller, Caessler, Caesler, Caeseler and many more. Early Notables of the Kessner familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kessner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Kessner migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kessner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Abram Kessner, aged 21, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1741 1
Kessner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joh Fr Kessner, aged 22, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1854 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kessner (post 1700) | + |
- Michelle Kessner (b. 1982), American producer from Brooklyn, New York, known for Caesar and Otto's Deadly Xmas (2012), Caesar and Otto Meet Dracula's Lawyer (2010) and Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011)
- Eric Kessner, American actor, known for The Streets of San Francisco and Tabitha (1976)
- Thomas Kessner, American historian and author, a Distinguished Professor at City University of New York
- Rose Kessner (b. 1876), German actress, known for Sorority Blues (1935), Sleepless Hollow (1936) and Krazi-Inventions (1936)
- Ian Kessner, Canadian writer and producer, born in Montreal, Quebec, known for Lost After Dark (2015), The Puzzle (1998) and Twisted Puppet Theater (1996)
- 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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Kessner migration to the United States 
