| ![Show Contents]() Kishere History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The many generations and branches of the Kishere family can all place the origins of their surname with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name reveals that an early member worked as a person who worked as a maker of cuishes, which were pieces of armour to protect the thigh. 1 2 The name is derived from the French word cuisse, meaning the thigh or by extension the Old French word cuissaux which denotes 'cuisses, armour for the thighs.' 3 Early Origins of the Kishere familyThe surname Kishere was first found in London where William Kisere was recorded 1224-1226. Later, Richard le Kissere was recorded in 1288 and later again, the Subsidy Rolls for London listed Hugh le Kysser, le Cussere, le Kisehere in 1292, 1294 and 1307 respectively. Further to the north in Yorkshire, Margaret Cusser was listed in 1298. 4 The source "Riley's Memorials of London," lists Walter de Bedefont, kissere, London and Richard le Kissere. 3 Early History of the Kishere familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kishere research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1224, 1288, 1292, 1298, 1738, 1750 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Kishere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kishere Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Kishere were recorded, including Kisser, Kisere, Kissa, Kissere, Kysser, Cussere, Kishere and many more. Early Notables of the Kishere familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kishere Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kishere familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Kishere family emigrate to North America: Ananias Krafft Kiser, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732; Christoph Kiser, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732; Christoff Kiser, who came to Philadelphia in 1732.
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