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Etymology of Kesere

What does the name Kesere mean?

The roots of the distinguished German surname Kesere 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 Kesere family

The surname Kesere 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 Kesere family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Swabian society.

Early History of the Kesere family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kesere 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 Kesere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kesere 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 Kesere family

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Migration of the Kesere family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Barbara Kaser, who was contracted out as a servant in Philadelphia in 1817; Louis Kaser, who applied for naturalization in Missouri in 1840; Jacob Keese, who arrived in San Francisco in 1852.



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