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The surname Kegel was first found in Pomerania, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Alvericus Keghel of Hamburg (c.1293,) and Eler der Kegheler of Bremen (c.1405).
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kegel research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1738, 1757 and 1805 are included under the topic Early Kegel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kegel, Kegler, Koegel, Kogel, Koegler, Kegele, Kegeler, Koegele, Kogele, Koegeler, Keghel, Kegheler and many more.
Prominent bearers of the name Kegel at this time were