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Early Origins of the Geisle family

The surname Geisle was first found in Silesia, where the name Geisler was anciently associated with a noble family 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 numerous houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Geisle family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geisle research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1288 and 1432 are included under the topic Early Geisle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Geisle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Geissler, Geisler, Geisle, Geissle, Geisse, Geise, Geysler, Geysle, Geislern, Geisslern, Geyslern, Geiseler and many more.

Early Notables of the Geisle family

Notables of the period with the surname Geisle were

  • Hans Caspar von Geisler was chief administrator of Munich in the first half of the 17th century, whose descendants achieved prominent positions in the Bavarian civil service
  • D. Georg von Geisler was church provost in Liegnitz and canon of Olmuetz until his death in 1432

Migration of the Geisle family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Georg Geissler, who came to Philadelphia in 1751; Johann Geissler came to New York State in 1710-11; Jacob Geissler came to Philadelphia in 1754.



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