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![Show Contents]() Keippel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Keippel family. The Keippel surname evolved as a local name for a family that lived in Nuremburg, where their name rose to prominence through their involvement in the social and cultural affairs of the area. Early Origins of the Keippel familyThe surname Keippel was first found in Nuremburg, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which shaped modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region. Early History of the Keippel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keippel research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Keippel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Keippel Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Keippel include Keypper, Keyper, Keyppen, Keyppel, Keyppele, Keyppeler, Kayper, Kaypper, Kayppel, Kayppele, Kayppeler, Kaiper, Kaipper, Kaippen, Kaippel, Kaippele, Kaippeler, Keiper, Keipper, Keippen, Keippel, Keippele, Keippeler, Keip, Keipher and many more. Early Notables of the Keippel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Keippel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Keippel familyThousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Keippel or a variant listed above: Byle Keyper and Peiter Keyper both of whom arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738; Louis Keipp who was recorded as having arrived in Allegheny County, Pa. in 1853.
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