Kesell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kesell family

The surname Kesell 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. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Kesell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kesell research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1582, 1610, 1642, 1650, 1682, 1698, 1725 and 1774 are included under the topic Early Kesell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kesell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kessel, Kessell, Kesell, Kesel, Kessle, van Kessel and many more.

Early Notables of the Kesell family

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Kesell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kesell Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Mary Kesell, who arrived in Annapolis, Maryland in 1723

Kesell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Kesell, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1856 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)