Clinkscale History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Clinkscale surname is generally considered to be a habitational name, taken on from any of several place names, located in Schleswig-Holstein, Saxony, and Franconia. Early Origins of the Clinkscale familyThe surname Clinkscale 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. Early History of the Clinkscale familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clinkscale research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1646 and 1669 are included under the topic Early Clinkscale History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clinkscale Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Clinkunbroomer, Clingenberg, Klingelbach, Klingenberg, Klinkhamer, Klinkenbaum, Clingenbaum and many more. Early Notables of the Clinkscale familyMore information is included under the topic Early Clinkscale Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Clinkscale familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mich'l Clink, who arrived in New York in 1759; Michael Clink, who settled in New York in 1761; Adam Clinkscales, who settled in Baltimore in 1770; Christian, Jr. Clink, who came to Philadelphia in 1817.
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