The surname Gessen was first found in Bavaria, where the name Gassen 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.
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Early History of the Gessen family
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Gessen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gassen, Gessenberg, Gessen, Gassenberg and others.
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Early Notables of the Gessen family
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Gessen Ranking
In France, the name Gessen is the 8,199th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Gessen family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Cassen, who arrived in Jamestown, VA in 1607; William Cassen, who settled in Jamestown, VA in 1607; Edmund Gassen, who arrived in Virginia in 1731.
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