The surname Zeil was first found in Baden, 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 Zeil family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zeil research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1589, 1607, 1630, 1661 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Zeil History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Zeil Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Zyll, Zyl, Zeil, Ziel, Zyller, Zyllmann, Zillmann, Zylhoffer and many more.
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Early Notables of the Zeil family
Notables with the surname Zeil during this period were
Martin Zeiler (also Zeiller) (1589-1661), a Baroque era German author
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Zeil migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Zeil Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Klaus Zeil, who left Stuttgart, Germany for America in 1817
George Zeil, who settled in Philadelphia in 1817
Andy Zeil, who was naturalized in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1889
Historic Events for the Zeil family
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Bismarck
Rudi Zeil (1922-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1
Zeil migration to the United States 
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