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Drachsel Family Crest
Drachsel Family Crest
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Where did the German Drachsel family come from? What is the German Drachsel family crest and coat of arms? When did the Drachsel family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Drachsel family history?

The distinguished surname Drachsel is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German "Drehseler," meaning "turner," and was most likely initially borne by a turner or lathe worker.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Drechsler, Drechsel, Drexler, Drexel, Drexell, Drachsler, Drachsel, Draxler, Draxel, Draxell, Dressler, Dressel, Trechsler, Trechsel, Trexler, Trexel, Trexell, Trachsler, Trachsel, Traxler, Traxel, Traxell and many more.

First found in the region of Thuringia, where this particular variation first emerged. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Herman der Drahsil, who was living in Weingarten, a town just beyond the borders of Thuringia, in 1270. The Drachsel family was an integral part of a feudal society which would shape modern European history, and played an important role in the development of German society.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Drachsel research. Another 234 words(17 lines of text) covering the years 1320, 1367, 1414, and 1591 are included under the topic Early Drachsel History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Drachsel Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Peter Drachsel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733
  • Johannes Drachsel, who arrived in America in 1737
  • John Georg Drachsel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1764

Drachsel Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Johann Drachsel, who landed in Kentucky in 1891

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