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Early Origins of the Cassells family

The surname Cassells was first found in Bavaria, where the name Cassell was anciently associated with the tribal 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. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Cassells family

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Cassells Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cassell, Cassel, Casell, Casselle, Casselles, Casel, Casele, Cassele, Caselle, Cussell, Cossell, Kassell and many more.

Early Notables of the Cassells family

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United States Cassells migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cassells Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Thomas Cassells, who arrived in America in 1727
Cassells Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Francis Cassells, aged 22, who arrived in America from Dublin, Ireland, in 1892
  • Catherine Cassells, aged 28, who arrived in America in 1896
Cassells Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • James H. Cassells, aged 20, who arrived in America from Armagh, Ireland, in 1902
  • Alice Cassells, aged 20, who arrived in America from Armagh, Ireland, in 1904
  • John Cassells, aged 16, who arrived in America from Glasgow, in 1905
  • Lizzie Cassells, aged 18, who arrived in America from Armagh, Ireland, in 1907
  • Julia Cassells, aged 26, who arrived in America from Nuneaton, England, in 1910
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Canada Cassells migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cassells Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Mrs. Eliza Cassells, aged 43 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Argo" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in July 1847 1

Australia Cassells migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Cassells Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Miss. Rebecca Cassells, (b. 1833), aged 17, Scottish convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 10 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Baretto Junior" on 5th April 1850, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), she died in 1891 2
  • William Cassells, aged 25, a weaver, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Switzerland"

New Zealand Cassells migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Cassells Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Thomas Cassells, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "George Canning" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 28th November 1857 3
  • Mrs. Janet Cassells, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "George Canning" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 28th November 1857 3
  • Miss Margaret Cassells, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "George Canning" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 28th November 1857 3
  • Miss Mary Cassells, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "George Canning" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 28th November 1857 3
  • Miss Caroline Cassells, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "George Canning" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 28th November 1857 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Cassells (post 1700) +

  • Cyrus Cassells (b. 1957), American poet and professor from Dover, Delaware
  • Nicola Annie Cassells (b. 1989), Scottish soprano
  • Joe Cassells (b. 1954), Irish retired sportsperson, Meath Senior Football Captain in 1986 and 1988, All-Ireland Senior Football winning captain 1988
  • Thomas Cassells (1902-1944), Labour Party politician in Scotland
  • Keith Barrington Cassells (b. 1957), English former professional footballer from Islington, London


  1. Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 18)
  2. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/baretto-junior
  3. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html


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