Semmel Surname History

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Semmel family

The surname Semmel was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in 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 Semmel family

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Semmel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Simmerl, Simmel, Simmell, Simmill, Simill, Simell and others.

Early Notables of the Semmel family

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Semmel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Semmel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Martin Semmel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 1

Semmel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jean Semmel, aged 28, who arrived in New York in 1854 1

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)