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Where did the English Rossell family come from? What is the English Rossell family crest and coat of arms? When did the Rossell family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Rossell family history?
The surname Rossell was brought to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Old French "Roc-el," a diminutive of "Rosce," which is itself derived from the Old French "rous," meaning "red." It is likely that the name was first bestowed as a nickname on someone with red hair or a red complexion.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
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- First settlers to North America
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Rossell, Rossel, Rosel, Rosell, Rozel, Rozell and many more.First found in at the time of the Norman Conquest, borne by Huges de Rozel. He was one of the benefactors of the Abbey of St. Etienne at Caen, founded by William the Conquerer. It was also borne by Patriz Rozel, a Knight Templar, in 1185.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Rossell. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Rossell Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Elizabeth Rossell, who arrived in Virginia in 1652
- George Rossell, who arrived in Maryland in 1659
- Francis Rossell, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1683
- Michael Rossell, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1683
Rossell Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Jacob Rossell, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1763
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- Christine Rossell, American professor of political science at Boston University
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- Brigadier General William Trent Rossell (1849-1919), American Army officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Juan Rossell (b. 1969), Cuban Olympic volleyball player
- Marina Rossell (b. 1954), Catalan singer
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- Lennard, Reginald. Rural England 1086-1135 A Study of Social and Agrarian Conditions. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1959. Print.
- Egle, William Henry. Pennsylvania Genealogies Scotch-Irish and German. Harrisburg: L.S. Hart, 1886. Print.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin . Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
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