Giesecke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Giesecke family

The surname Giesecke was first found in Silesia, where the name Geisler was anciently associated with a noble family 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 numerous houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Giesecke family

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Giesecke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Geissler, Geisler, Geisle, Geissle, Geisse, Geise, Geysler, Geysle, Geislern, Geisslern, Geyslern, Geiseler and many more.

Early Notables of the Giesecke family

Hans Caspar von Geisler was chief administrator of Munich in the first half of the 17th century, whose descendants achieved prominent positions in the Bavarian civil service; Thomas Giseler was a religious...
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Giesecke migration to the United States +

Giesecke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Adolph Giesecke, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
Mr. Joh. W. Giesecke, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
Mrs. Ernestine Giesecke, (nee Spangenburg), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
Miss Johanne Giesecke, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
Mr. Otto Giesecke, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Karl Ferdinand"
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Historic Events for the Giesecke family +

Bismarck

Hermann Giesecke (1919-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1

Sources +

Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details