Kese History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Kese

What does the name Kese mean?

The roots of the distinguished German surname Kese lie in the former duchy of Swabia. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "kaeser," denoting a person who made and sold cheese.

Early Origins of the Kese family

The surname Kese was first found in Swabia, where it is believed to have first emerged, initially borne by dairy farmers and cheesemongers. The earliest documented instance of the name has been traced to this region, where Arnold Chesere was recorded to have lived in 1246. The young Kese family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Swabian society.

Early History of the Kese family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kese research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1246, 1370, 1727, 1781, 1804, 1816, 1841, 1853 and 1916 are included under the topic Early Kese History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kese Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kaser, Kase, Käs, Käser, Keser, Keese, Keeser, Kaas, Kälein, Käsgen, Kese, Kees and many more.

Early Notables of the Kese family

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Kese migration to the United States +

Kese Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Kese, aged 28, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1736 1
Johann Conradt Kese, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1742 1
Henrich Kese, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1773 1

Sources +

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)