The Seille surname is derived from the German word "seil," meaning "rope," and as such it is thought to have originally been an occupational name for a maker of rope.
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Early Origins of the Seille family
The surname Seille was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. The name emerged in Bale and in Schaffhausen in Switzerland where they became prominent families.
Early History of the Seille family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Seille research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1850 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Seille History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Seille Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Seiler, Seyler, Sailer, Sayler and others.
Early Notables of the Seille family
the Seiller family of Vienna
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Migration of the Seille family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Sayler, who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1728; Claus Seyler, who came to South Carolina with his wife Anna Uerbin and their children Anna and Niclaus in 1740.
