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![Show Contents]() Keser Surname History
The name Keser comes from a name for a person who behaved in an imperious manner or it may have also referred to someone who played the part of an emperor in a pageant or play. Keser is derived from the German word kaiser, which means emperor. This was originally derived from the German word keiser, which in turn came from the Old German word keisar; these both were derived from the Latin imperial title Caesar, which was originally a family name. The most famous members of this family are the great Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar and his adopted son Augustus Caesar, who was the first Roman Emperor. The German title Kaiser was used by the Holy Roman Emperors from Otto I, who ascended the throne in 962 to Francis II, who relinquished the title in 1806. The surname Keser was often brought to England by German settlers, many of whom were imported as laborers following the Norman Conquest in 1066. Early Origins of the Keser familyThe surname Keser was first found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Keser familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keser research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1195, 1273, 1663, 1670 and 1739 are included under the topic Early Keser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Keser Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Keser include Kaiser, Kaeser, Kaser, Keiser, Keaser, Kesser, Keysar, Keyser, Cayser and many more. Early Notables of the Keser familyMore information is included under the topic Early Keser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Keser family to Ireland
Some of the Keser family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Keser familySearching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Keser or a variant listed above: George Keyser, who sailed to Lynn, Massachusetts in 1638. Timothy Keysar sailed to Maryland in 1677; John Kesser to Philadelphia in 1858; and Thomas Kaiser, also to Philadelphia, in 1868..
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- Mr. Harry J. Keser, American 1st Class Passenger from Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking and was recovered 1
- Mrs. Mary Bringhurst Keser, American 1st Class Passenger from Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking and was recovered 1
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