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![Show Contents]() Gavel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Gavel familyThe surname Gavel was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Gavel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gavel research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1592, 1625, 1736 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Gavel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gavel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gaaf, Gaef, Gave, Gäf, Gäfert, Gavel, Gavet, Gavi, Gavre and many more. Early Notables of the Gavel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gavel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Gavel migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gavel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Cpl. John Gavel Sr., U.E., "Wesley" born in Brookhaven, New York, USA from Brookhaven, New York, USA who settled in Tusket, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia c. 1783 he served under Col. Axtell in New York he first arrived in Shelburne, Nova Scotia with wife Sarah and 5 children, he died in 1810 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gavel (post 1700) | + |
- Anton Gavel (b. 1984), Slovak-born, German professional basketball player
| Historic Events for the Gavel family | + |
- Mr. William Elisha Gavel (1887-1917), Canadian resident from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 2
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Gavel migration to Canada 
