Dovel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Dovel family

The surname Dovel was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Dovel family

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Dovel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Teufel, Teufels, Teuffel, Teufell, Teuffell, Teuful, Teufull, Teufful and many more.

Early Notables of the Dovel family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Dovel were Hans Wolfgang von Teuffel, of the ancient Nuremberg line and the great grandson of the founder of the line at the castle Birkensee, who died in 1611 as lieutenant general in the Palatinate-Neuburg army. He married Anna von Tegerau, and their son...
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Migration of the Dovel family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Teufel, who came to America in 1782; Georg Teufell came to Philadelphia in 1751; as did Gottlieb Teufel in 1860.

Contemporary Notables of the name Dovel (post 1700) +

I. Randolph Dovel, American Republican politician, Virginia Republican State Chair, 1945; Delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 1960
Charles Jacob Dovel, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1916, 1920, 1924
Andrew J. Dovel, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1912