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Early Origins of the Giessler family

The surname Giessler was first found in Bavaria where the name 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 Giessler family

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Giessler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gieser, Geyser, Giser, Guiser, Guyeser, Giesser, Giesse and many more.

Early Notables of the Giessler family

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Giessler migration to the United States+



Giessler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Henry Giessler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1740 1
  • Jacob Giessler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 1
  • Johan Conrad Giessler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
  • David Giessler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
Giessler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Christian Eduard Giessler, who arrived in America in 1859 1
  • Marie Sophie Giessler, who landed in America in 1859 1


  1. 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)


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