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Early Origins of the Tuell family

The surname Tuell was first found in Hessen, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Tuell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tuell research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1721 is included under the topic Early Tuell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tuell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Thiel, Tiel, Thiele, Tiele, Teel, Teele, Theel, Theele, Thiell, Thielin, Thiellin, Theell, Tiell, Thielle, Tielle, Thielen and many more.

Early Notables of the Tuell family

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United States Tuell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Tuell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • F. D. Tuell, aged 34, originally from London, who arrived in New York, New York in 1895 aboard the ship "Teutonic" from Liverpool, England 1
Tuell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Martha Tuell, aged 36, who arrived in New York in 1906 aboard the ship "Hellig Olav" from Christiansand 1
  • B.P. Tuell, who arrived in America in 1920 aboard the ship "West Cavanal" from Leghorn, Italy 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Tuell (post 1700) +

  • William Tuell, American politician, Member of the Maine House of Representatives (2014-2015)
  • Gary Tuell, American coach of the NSU Sharks Men's Basketball team since 2004
  • Fanny Tuell (b. 1923), birth name of Faye Adams, also known as Faye Scruggs, an American rhythm and blues singer, active in the 1950s


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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