Cusellis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Cusellis is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Cusellis family lived in Rouen, Normandy. The name, however, derives from a number of places which derive their names from the Latin root, corticella, which means court.

Early Origins of the Cusellis family

The surname Cusellis was first found in Normandy, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Cusellis family

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Cusellis Spelling Variations

Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Corselis, Corsellis, Curcelles, Curcellis and many more.

Early Notables of the Cusellis family

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Migration of the Cusellis family to Ireland

Some of the Cusellis family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Cusellis family

Many English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain at this time. Unfortunately, many English families made the trip to the New World under extremely harsh conditions. Overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the stormy Atlantic. Despite these hardships, many of the families prospered and went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the United States and Canada. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Cusellis or a variant listed above: Frank Corsell, who came to Indiana in 1844.