The surname Giesecke 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.
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Early History of the Giesecke family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Giesecke research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1288 and 1432 are included under the topic Early Giesecke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Giesecke Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Geissler, Geisler, Geisle, Geissle, Geisse, Geise, Geysler, Geysle, Geislern, Geisslern, Geyslern, Geiseler and many more.
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Early Notables of the Giesecke family
Notables of the period with the surname Giesecke were Hans Caspar von Geisler was chief administrator of Munich in the first half of the 17th century, whose descendants achieved prominent positions in... Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Giesecke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Giesecke migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Giesecke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mr. Adolph Giesecke, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
Mr. Joh. W. Giesecke, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
Mrs. Ernestine Giesecke, (nee Spangenburg), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
Miss Johanne Giesecke, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
Mr. Otto Giesecke, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
Hermann Giesecke (1919-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1
Giesecke migration to the United States 
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