Gentel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Gentel family

The surname Gentel was first found in Bavaria, where the name Ginntl 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 Gentel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gentel research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1519, 1720, 1777 and 1823 are included under the topic Early Gentel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gentel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gintl, Gintel, Gentel, Gentil, Gentle, Gentile, Gentili and many more.

Early Notables of the Gentel family

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Gentel migration to the United States +

Gentel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Ignatz Gentel, who settled in New York, NY in 1865
Mich Gentel, aged 72, who landed in New York, NY in 1880 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)