Hechel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Hechel family

The surname Hechel was first found in Bavaria, where the name 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. From Nuremberg their original seat, they branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Hechel family

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Hechel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hehel, Hechel, Hahl, Hahel, Hehl and others.

Early Notables of the Hechel family

Prominent among members of the name Hechel in this period include

the Hehel family of Hechel in Bavaria

Hechel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hechel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Marg Hechel, aged 22, who landed in New York, NY in 1852 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)