Ghysels History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Ghysels family

The surname Ghysels was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name Ghisels became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Ghysels family

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Ghysels Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ghisels, Ghistelles, Ghesel, Ghysel, Ghyselaer, Ghyselin, Ghysen and many more.

Early Notables of the Ghysels family

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Migration of the Ghysels family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Willem Gissel, whose Oath of Allegiance was recorded in Pennsylvania in 1735; Johannes Gissel, recorded in 1783; who was one of the Hessian Troops in the American War for Independence.

Contemporary Notables of the name Ghysels (post 1700) +

Eric Ghysels (b. 1956), Belgian economist, Edward M. Bernstein Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina