The surname Meisl was first found in Austria, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society.
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Early History of the Meisl family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Meisl research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1775, 1807 and 1853 are included under the topic Early Meisl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Meisl Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Meisel, Misel, Meissel, Meissl, Meisl, Misl, Maisel, Meysel, Maysel, Maysl, Meysl, Meyssel and many more.
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Early Notables of the Meisl family
During this period prominent bearers of the name Meisl were
Karl Meisl (1775-1853) was a Viennese playwrite with a talent for parody, who is reputed to have written more than 200 comedies to meet the demands of insatiable demands of Viennese theater-goers...
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Migration of the Meisl family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Meysel, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1752. Peter Meisel landed in Philadelphia in 1782; as did John Misel in 1848; Casper Maisel in 1858; and John Henry Meisel in 1860.
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