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Where did the English Kaiser family come from? When did the Kaiser family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Kaiser family history?

The name Kaiser is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was a person who behaved in an imperious manner or it may have also referred to someone who played the part of an emperor in a pageant or play. Kaiser is derived from the German word kaiser, which means emperor. This was originally derived from the German word keiser, which in turn came from the Old German word keisar; these both were derived from the Latin imperial title Caesar, which was originally a family name. The most famous members of this family are the great Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar and his adopted son Augustus Caesar, who was the first Roman Emperor. The German title Kaiser was used by the Holy Roman Emperors from Otto I, who ascended the throne in 962 to Francis II, who relinquished the title in 1806. The surname Kaiser was often brought to England by German settlers, many of whom were imported as laborers following the Norman Conquest in 1066.

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Kaiser has been spelled many different ways, including Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Kaiser, Kaeser, Kaser, Keiser, Keaser, Kesser, Keysar, Keyser, Cayser and many more.

First found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kaiser research. Another 289 words(21 lines of text) covering the years 1195, 1273, 1663, 1670, and 1739 are included under the topic Early Kaiser History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Kaiser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Kaiser family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 111 words(8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Kaisers to arrive on North American shores:

Kaiser Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Jerick Kaiser came to Philadelphia, PA in 1740
  • Jerick Kaiser, aged 26, arrived in Pennsylvania in 1740
  • Sebastian Kaiser, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750
  • Valentin Kaiser, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754
  • Jacob Kaiser, who landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1764


Kaiser Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Godleib Kaiser, aged 26, arrived in Philadelphia, Pa in 1804
  • John Kaiser, who arrived in Ohio in 1826
  • David Kaiser, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849
  • Moses Kaiser, who arrived in America in 1833
  • Salomon Kaiser, who landed in America in 1833


Kaiser Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Paul Kaiser, who arrived in Alabama in 1925
  • Mike Kaiser, who landed in Alabama in 1925
  • Anna Kaiser, who arrived in Alabama in 1929

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  • Philip Mayer Kaiser (1913-2007), American Ambassador to Hungary and Austria and the managing director of the Encyclopedia Britannica
  • Henry Jon Kaiser (1882-1967), American industrialist and founder of more than 100 companies including Kaiser Aluminum and Kaiser Steel
  • Glenn Kaiser (b. 1953), American, Chicago-based Christian blues musician, singer-songwriter, and pastor
  • Jeffrey Patrick Kaiser, former American Major League Baseball pitcher
  • Kenneth John Kaiser (b. 1945), former American umpire in Major League Baseball
  • Edgar F. Kaiser Jr., Canadian financier and a former owner of the Denver Broncos American football team
  • Kurt Kaiser (b. 1934), American award winning songwriter of Contemporary Christian music
  • Clyde Donald Kaiser (b. 1935), retired American professional baseball player
  • Cecil Kaiser (1916-2011), American Negro league baseball pitcher, outfielder, and first baseman
  • David E. Kaiser (b. 1947), American historian

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  • Idaho Homestead by William J. Kiser.
  • Sandy Ridge-Powers Kinfolks by Esther Kiser.
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