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Early Origins of the Doell family

The surname Doell 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.

Early History of the Doell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Doell research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1445, 1482, 1503, 1625, 1693, 1703, 1713 and 1714 are included under the topic Early Doell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Doell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dolberg, Dölberg, Dolben, Dahlberg, Dalberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Doell family

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United States Doell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Doell Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Melchior Doell, who landed in America in 1748 1
  • Joseph Adam Doell, who arrived in America in 1750 1
  • Barbara Doell, who landed in America in 1750 1
  • Christoph Doell, who landed in America in 1750 1
  • Elisabeth Doell, who landed in America in 1750 1
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Doell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Joh. Adam Doell, who arrived in Galveston, Tex in 1845 aboard the ship "Garonne", may have died on board. 1
  • Mrs. Anna Cath. Doell, (nee Seifferth), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Garonne", with 4 children
  • Mrs. Anna Marg. Doell, (nee Cramer), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Garonne"
  • Mr. Georg Doell, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Garonne"
  • Mr. Adam Doell, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Garonne"
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Canada Doell migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Doell Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Johan Doell, who landed in Manitoba in 1875
  • Isaac Doell, who arrived in Manitoba in 1877
  • Daniel Doell, who arrived in Manitoba in 1878

New Zealand Doell migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Doell Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Miss Susan Doell, (b. 1844), aged 15, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Roman Emperor" arriving in Lyttlelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 26th January 1860 2
  • Mr. Frederick Doell, (b. 1863), aged Infant, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Lancashire Witch" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 13th October 1863 3
  • Mr. James Doell, (b. 1828), aged 35, British farm labourer travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Lancashire Witch" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 13th October 1863 3
  • Mrs. Maria Doell, (b. 1828), aged 35, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Lancashire Witch" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 13th October 1863 3
  • Mr. Frank Doell, (b. 1852), aged 11, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Lancashire Witch" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 13th October 1863 3
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Doell (post 1700) +

  • Richard Doell (1923-2008), American scientist who co-developed the time scale for geomagnetic reversals
  • Kevin G. Doell (b. 1979), Canadian professional ice hockey player


  1. 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)
  2. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
  3. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html


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