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Early Origins of the Castellane family

The surname Castellane was first found in Bavaria, where the name Castell 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 Castellane family

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Castellane Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Castell, Castel, Castle and others.

Early Notables of the Castellane family

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Migration of the Castellane family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Castell, who arrived in Virginia in 1635; Louise-Joseph Castel, who came to Louisiana in 1718-1730; William Castells, who came to Lancaster, PA in 1766.


Contemporary Notables of the name Castellane (post 1700) +

  • Boniface Louis André de Castellane, French Divisional General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 1


  1. Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, February 11) Boniface Castellane. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html


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