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Early Origins of the Kesselman family

The surname Kesselman 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 Kesselman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kesselman 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 Kesselman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kesselman Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Kesselman family

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United States Kesselman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kesselman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Dietrich Kesselman, who settled in New York in 1710
Kesselman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Freide Kesselman, aged 22, who arrived in America from Szytamenec, Russia, in 1907
  • Boris Kesselman, aged 17, who arrived in America from Odessa, Russia, in 1908
  • Chane Kesselman, aged 8, who arrived in America from Shitomir, Russia, in 1909
  • Elkum Kesselman, aged 22, who arrived in America from Stawropol, Russia, in 1909
  • Basse Kesselman, aged 16, who arrived in America from Corostichet, Russia, in 1909
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Kesselman (post 1700) +

  • Wendy Kesselman, American playwright, winner of the 1981 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, for My Sister in this House
  • Carl Kesselman, American Professor in the Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Southern California
  • Abraham Kesselman, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for New York, 1920 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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