Wassel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Wassel family

The surname Wassel was first found in East Prussia, where the name Wessel came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Wassel family

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Wassel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wessel, Wessels, Wessell, Wessells, Wesel, Wesels, Wesseles, Wesells, Weesel, Weessel, Wassell, Wassail, Wessail, Wassel and many more.

Early Notables of the Wassel family

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Wassel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wassel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Augusta Wassel, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1895

Wassel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Enoch G. Wassel, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States from Tipton, in 1906
Edward George Wassel, aged 25, who landed in America from London, England, in 1907
Heinrich Wassel, aged 26, who landed in America from Gelsenkirchen, Germany, in 1909
Mrs Eugene Wassel, aged 31, who settled in America, in 1911
Charles Wassel, aged 56, who immigrated to America, in 1920
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Contemporary Notables of the name Wassel (post 1700) +

Jawed Wassel (1959-2001), Afghan-born, American film director, best known for his film FireDancer, which was the first Afghan film to be submitted for an Academy Award
Major General Abdul Munim Wassel, Commander of the Egyptian third army during the Yom Kippur War