The surname Gassendi was first found in Bavaria, where the name Gassen 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 Gassendi family
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Gassendi Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gassen, Gessenberg, Gessen, Gassenberg and others.
Early Notables of the Gassendi family
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Migration of the Gassendi family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Cassen, who arrived in Jamestown, VA in 1607; William Cassen, who settled in Jamestown, VA in 1607; Edmund Gassen, who arrived in Virginia in 1731.
