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Early Origins of the Jeannel family

The surname Jeannel was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Dijonnais and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility.

Early History of the Jeannel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jeannel research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1578 is included under the topic Early Jeannel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jeannel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jennelle, Jeannel, Jeanelle, Jenelle, Jeannin, Jeannet, Jeanneau, Jeannetin, Jennet and many more.

Early Notables of the Jeannel family

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Jeannel migration to the United States +



Jeannel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Thomas Jeannel, who settled in Louisiana in 1720

Contemporary Notables of the name Jeannel (post 1700) +

  • Lieutenant-General Joseph-Charles-Robert Jeannel (1883-1954), French General Officer Commanding 12th Military Division (1940-1942) 1


  1. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 5) Joseph-Charles-Robert Jeannel. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Jeannel/Joseph-Charles-Robert/France.html


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