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Van Kessel

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Van Kessel is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from/of Kessel". There are two towns Kessel in Belgium, two in The Netherlands, and one just across the border in Germany. It could also refer to the medieval County of Kessel [de; nl] with Kessel (Limburg) as its capital, or the extended Ambacht of Kessel [de; nl] that existed until 1675.[1] Notable people with the surname include:

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  1. ^ Kessel, van at the Database of Surnames in The Netherlands.