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Early Origins of the Zuelke family

The surname Zuelke 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 Zuelke family

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

Zuelke Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Zuelke family

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Migration of the Zuelke family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Klaus Zeil, who left Stuttgart, Germany for America in 1817; George Zeil, who came to Philadelphia in 1817; Andy Zeil, who was naturalized in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1889.


Contemporary Notables of the name Zuelke (post 1700) +

  • Kurt A. Zuelke, American researcher at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology College of Veterinary Medicine The University of Georgia Athens, Georgia, USA
  • Robert Zuelke, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Wyoming, Michigan, 1969 1
  • Richard Zuelke, American politician, Village President of Bellwood, Illinois, 1956 1
  • Carl Zuelke, German researcher at the Department of Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 30) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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