Kielbasa History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Although the early records of this surname come from Southern Germany, the name itself is thought to come from the place name Kiel in Holstein, a former duchy in northern Germany.

Early Origins of the Kielbasa family

The surname Kielbasa was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. There are record of bearers of von Kile and Kileman in Lübeck in the year 1300. There was one family originally seated at Kielmanseck in Wurtemburg where they were confirmed as nobles in 1578.

Early History of the Kielbasa family

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Kielbasa Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kiel, Kiehl, Kehl, Kieler, Kiehler, Kyler, Kielman, Kielmann, Kiehle, von Kiel and many more.

Early Notables of the Kielbasa family

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Kielbasa migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kielbasa Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Alois Kielbasa, aged 28, who settled in America from Dresden, Germany, in 1893

Kielbasa Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Helena Kielbasa, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Kaniagnowicz, Austria, in 1904
Franz Kielbasa, aged 18, who settled in America from Jodlowka, Galicia, in 1906
Aniela Kielbasa, aged 17, who landed in America from Groznica, Austria, in 1907
Elizabeta Kielbasa, aged 2, who landed in America from Wolarozon, Austria, in 1907
Anna Kielbasa, aged 19, who landed in America from Lubno, Austria, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Kielbasa (post 1700) +

Maxmillan Kielbasa (1921-1980), American professional NFL football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1946