Hankel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Hankel family

The surname Hankel was first found in Bavaria, 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 Hankel family

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Hankel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Henkel, Henke, Henkell and others.

Early Notables of the Hankel family

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Hankel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hankel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Hankel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1777
Conrad Hankel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1782

Hankel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Georg Hankel, who arrived in America in 1836 1
Magdalene Hankel, who arrived in America in 1853
Johann Georg Hankel, who settled in America in 1853
Herman Hankel, who arrived in Kansas in 1877

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)