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Early Origins of the Kech family

The surname Kech was first found in Wutrzenberg, where the name 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. They were first seated at Giengen.

Early History of the Kech family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kech research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1561, 1630 and 1695 are included under the topic Early Kech History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kech Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Keck, Kech, Kechler and others.

Early Notables of the Kech family

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Kech migration to the United States +



Kech Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Nikolaus Kech, who arrived in America in 1733
  • Christoph Kech, who settled in North America in 1778
Kech Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Fredonia Kech, who arrived in Baltimore in 1832
  • Cather. E. Kech, who settled in Baltimore in 1832
  • Conrod Kech, who arrived in Baltimore in 1832
  • John Wendling Kech, who settled in New York in 1840
  • Matthias Kech, who settled in New York in 1840


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