The surname Van Kessel was first found in Bavaria, where the name 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.
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Early History of the Van Kessel family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Van Kessel research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1582, 1610, 1642, 1650, 1682, 1698, 1725 and 1774 are included under the topic Early Van Kessel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Van Kessel Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kessel, Kessell, Kesell, Kesel, Kessle, van Kessel and many more.
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Early Notables of the Van Kessel family
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Van Kessel Ranking
In Netherlands, the name Van Kessel is the 312nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,843 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Van Kessel family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Kesel, who settled in Galveston, TX; Dietrich Kesselman, who came to New York in 1710; Mary Kesell, who arrived in Annapolis, MD in 1723; Christiani Margaret Kessell, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1729.
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