Early Origins of the Giesl family
The surname Giesl was first found in
Bavaria, where the name Gietl 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 Giesl family
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Giesl Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gietl, Giesl, Gittel, Gittelde, Gotel, Goten, Göttl, Göttlich, Keitl, Keitel, Kitel and many more.
Early Notables of the Giesl family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Giesl family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Gittleman, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1761; Conrod Gottl, who came to Baltimore in 1833; Adolph Keitel, who came to Baltimore in 1833; Dorothea Keitel, who settled in New York, NY in 1856.