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Early Origins of the Kitel family

The surname Kitel was first found in Bavaria, where the name Gietl 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 Kitel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kitel research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1818, 1863 and 1866 are included under the topic Early Kitel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kitel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gietl, Giesl, Gittel, Gittelde, Gotel, Goten, Göttl, Göttlich, Keitl, Keitel, Kitel and many more.

Early Notables of the Kitel family

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Migration of the Kitel family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Gittleman, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1761; Conrod Gottl, who came to Baltimore in 1833; Adolph Keitel, who came to Baltimore in 1833; Dorothea Keitel, who settled in New York, NY in 1856.



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