Koelsch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The origins of the proud surname Koelsch can be traced to the historic kingdom of Bohemia, which is now part of Czechoslovakia. In the Middle Ages, Bohemia was a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the Feudal System. Before this era, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Koelsch family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The Koelsch name derives from the Old German word "cholo," which meant "cabbage;" the surname was an occupational name for a person who grew or sold cabbages.

Early Origins of the Koelsch family

The surname Koelsch was first found in Bohemia, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation. The literal meaning of this name is "cabbage" and thus "cabbage farmer," and is to be differentiated from the name Kohler or Koehler, which means "coal miner."

Early History of the Koelsch family

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Koelsch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kohl, Kohle, Koehl (Swabia), Koel, Kol, Koehll, Koehle, Khole and many more.

Early Notables of the Koelsch family

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Koelsch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Koelsch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Eva Koelsch, who landed in New York in 1709-1710 1

Koelsch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jean Nicolas Koelsch, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1879 1
John N Koelsch, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1879 1
J. Koelsch, who landed in America, in 1892
Frederick Koelsch, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1893
Louis Koelsch, aged 59, who settled in America, in 1894
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Koelsch Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mary Koelsch, aged 38, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903
Mrs. C. A. Koelsch, aged 38, who landed in America, in 1907
William Koelsch, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
Wilma Koelsch, aged 44, who landed in America, in 1910
Henry A. Koelsch, aged 31, who settled in America, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Koelsch (post 1700) +

William P. Koelsch, American politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1988; Tisch Independent Citizens Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1992 2
R. S. Roberto Koelsch, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for justice of Texas State Supreme Court, 2012 2
Louis Koelsch, American politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Vernon, 1902, 1904, 1906, 1908 2
Charles F. Koelsch, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1916 2

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html