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

The surname Kaller is a nickname surname; it is derived from a nickname given to the original bearer. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. In this case, the nickname is derived from the German word "kahl," which means "bald."

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Kahl, Kahle, Kahler, Kahlen, Kahlert, Kahlere, Kahll, Kahller, Kal, Kall, Kale, Kaler, Kaller, Cal, Cahl, Cahle, Cahler and many more.

First found in Lusatia, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious 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. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles of Silesia include Nickel Kaler of Glatz (c.1384,) and Frenczel Kaler of Goerlitz (c.1434).


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kaller research. Another 313 words(22 lines of text) covering the years 1775, 1786, 1792, 1812, 1813, and 1837 are included under the topic Early Kaller History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 29 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kaller Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kaller Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Hans Conrad Kaller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1735
  • Adam Kaller, aged 20, landed in Pennsylvania in 1743
  • Johan Daniel Kaller, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749
  • Valentine Kaller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1761

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The Kaller Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Kaller Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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