Wasil History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Wasil family

The surname Wasil was first found in East Prussia, where the name Wessel came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Wasil family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wasil research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1420, 1489, 1720 and 1767 are included under the topic Early Wasil History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wasil Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wessel, Wessels, Wessell, Wessells, Wesel, Wesels, Wesseles, Wesells, Weesel, Weessel, Wassell, Wassail, Wessail, Wassel and many more.

Early Notables of the Wasil family

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Wasil migration to the United States +

Wasil Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Stefan Wasil, aged 25, originally from Hungary, arrived in New York in 1892 aboard the ship "Havel" from Bremen, Germany 1
Zelem Wasil, originally from Macina, arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Belgenland (1878)" from Antwerp, Belgium 1
Michel Wasil, aged 12, arrived in New York City in 1894 aboard the ship "Normannia" from Hamburg via Southampton 1
Maria Wasil, aged 18, arrived in New York in 1896 aboard the ship "Columbia" from Hamburg, Germany 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Wasil (post 1700) +

Stephen "Steve" Wasil (b. 1984), former Arena football quarterback

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result