Castill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Castill family

The surname Castill was first found in Bavaria, where the name Castell 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.

Early History of the Castill family

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Castill Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Castell, Castel, Castle and others.

Early Notables of the Castill family

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Castill migration to the United States +

Castill Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Frederic Castill, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1773 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)