The surname Tekel was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Tekel family
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Tekel Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Takel, Takkel, Takele, Takeles, Tackel, Takels, Takell, Takkel, Takkels, Takeel, Tackle, Teackle and many more.
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Early Notables of the Tekel family
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Migration of the Tekel family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abednego Tackle, who came to America in 1750; John Tackle, who came to America in 1750; James Takels, who arrived in Boston in 1769; Conrad Tackle, who settled in Philadelphia in 1805.
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