Kracke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kracke family

The surname Kracke was first found in Bavaria, where the name Kracker 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 Kracke family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kracke research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1668 is included under the topic Early Kracke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kracke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kracker, Krackers, Krocker, Krock, Krackeres, Krackerr, Kraccker, Krackker, Krackeer, Kraacker, Kraackers, Kraackeres, Krackerrs, Cracker and many more.

Early Notables of the Kracke family

Prominent among members of the name Kracke in this period include

the Kracker family of Bavaria

Kracke migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kracke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Wilhelm Kracke, who landed in Galveston, Tex in 1844 1
Mr. Fried. Kracke, aged 29, from Germany who arrived in Galveston, Texas aboard the ship "Johann Dethardt" in 1844
Joh Jos Kracke, who arrived in America in 1845 1
Joseph Kracke, aged 18, who arrived in America in 1853 1

Kracke migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Kracke Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Carl Kracke, aged 23, a winecooper, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Pauline" 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Kracke (post 1700) +

Don Kracke, American inventor and best-selling author
Peter Kracke (b. 1943), retired German footballer who played from 1969 through 1974

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)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) PAULINE 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Pauline.htm