Although the early records of this surname come from Southern Germany, the name itself is thought to come from the place name Kiel in Holstein, a former duchy in northern Germany.
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Early Origins of the Kieler family
The surname Kieler was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. There are record of bearers of von Kile and Kileman in Lübeck in the year 1300. There was one family originally seated at Kielmanseck in Wurtemburg where they were confirmed as nobles in 1578.
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Early History of the Kieler family
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Kieler Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kiel, Kiehl, Kehl, Kieler, Kiehler, Kyler, Kielman, Kielmann, Kiehle, von Kiel and many more.
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Early Notables of the Kieler family
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Kieler migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Kieler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Baslion Kieler, who settled in South Carolina in 1752
Kieler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mr. Cor. Kieler aged 29, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Helen & Elise"
Kieler migration to the United States 
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