Zeil History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Zeil family

The surname Zeil was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Zeil family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zeil research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1589, 1607, 1630, 1661 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Zeil History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Zeil Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zyll, Zyl, Zeil, Ziel, Zyller, Zyllmann, Zillmann, Zylhoffer and many more.

Early Notables of the Zeil family

Martin Zeiler (also Zeiller) (1589-1661), a Baroque era German author

Zeil migration to the United States +

Zeil Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Klaus Zeil, who left Stuttgart, Germany for America in 1817
George Zeil, who settled in Philadelphia in 1817
Andy Zeil, who was naturalized in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1889

Historic Events for the Zeil family +

Bismarck

Rudi Zeil (1922-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1

Sources +

Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details