Gefeller History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Gefeller family

The surname Gefeller 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 Gefeller family

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Gefeller Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gfeller, Gfässer, Gefeller, Geffen, Gafeller, Goffler and many more.

Early Notables of the Gefeller family

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Gefeller migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gefeller Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Barbara Gefeller, who settled in America in 1737
Johannes Gefeller, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 1

Citations +

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)