The German surname Creekmur is derived from the Old German word "Kretscham," meaning "inn." The name was most likely first borne by an innkeeper.
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Early Origins of the Creekmur family
The surname Creekmur was first found in Saxony, 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. The earliest recorded bearer was Henczel Kreczmar, who lived in Jitschin in 1363.
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Early History of the Creekmur family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Creekmur research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1730, 1793 and 1867 are included under the topic Early Creekmur History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Creekmur Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kartschner, Kartschmer, Kretschmar, Karczmar, Karczmarski, Karczmarek, Kretzschmer, Kretchmann, Kretschmeyer, Kartschmeyer, Kartchmann, Karstener, Creekmore, Kretschmer, Kretzchmar, Cretschemer, Kreczmer and many more.
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Early Notables of the Creekmur family
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Migration of the Creekmur family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Kretschmann, a Hessian mercenary who settled in Newfoundland after fighting in the American Revolution, Ferdinand Kretschmann, who came to New York on board the ship Copernicus in 1855.
Contemporary Notables of the name Creekmur (post 1700)
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James L. Creekmur, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1932 1
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