| ![Show Contents]() Kellers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of KellersWhat does the name Kellers mean? The Kellers family emerged in the ancient duchy of Swabia, which was in the southwest of Germany. Before the late Middle Ages, German people were known only by a single name. However, as populations increased and people began to travel more, it became necessary to adopt a second name. Many people, such as the Kellers family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. The name Kellers is derived from the Middle High German word "kelner," which corresponds to the English occupation of steward. The kelner was the manager of the noble household. Early Origins of the Kellers familyThe surname Kellers was first found in Swabia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Herman der Kelner (Keller) of Rottweil, Wuerttemberg, in 1314. Early History of the Kellers familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kellers research. Another 297 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1452, 1466, 1605, 1635, 1638, 1699, 1700, 1702, 1766, 1798, 1819 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Kellers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kellers Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Keller, Keler, Kelle, Kellaere, Kellere, Kellner, Kaeller, Kaellner, Kelner, Celler, Cellner, Celer, Celner, Kellern, Cellern and many more. Early Notables of the Kellers familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kellers Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Kellers Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Lur Kellers, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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