Kugel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kugel family

The surname Kugel was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. The family name was conferred with nobility in 1594.

Early History of the Kugel family

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Kugel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kugler, Koogler, Kuglar, Kuglear, Koockler, Kookler and many more.

Early Notables of the Kugel family

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Kugel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kugel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Kugel, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710 1
Johann Kugel, who arrived in Georgia in 1749 aboard the ship "Charles Town Galley" 1
Matthias Kugel, who arrived in Georgia in 1749 aboard the ship "Charles Town Galley" 1
Jacob Kugel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 1
Michael Kugel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 1
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Kugel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Johanne Kugel, (Krigel), aged 36, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Chas. N. Cooper"
Mrs. Jetta Kugel, (Krigel), aged 34, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Chas. N. Cooper"
Miss Carloine Kugel, (Krigel), aged 7, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Chas. N. Cooper"
Mr. Carl Kugel, (Krigel), aged 9 months, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Chas. N. Cooper"
Mr. Wilhelindne Kugel, (Krigel), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Chas. N. Cooper", died en route

Contemporary Notables of the name Kugel (post 1700) +

James L. Kugel (b. 1945), American-born, chair of the Institute for the History of the Jewish Bible at Bar Ilan University in Israel
Allison Kugel (b. 1974), American journalist, editor, and entrepreneur
François Kugel, French contemporary amateur astronomer, eponym of 120375 Kugel, a main-belt minor planet
Michael Kugel (b. 1946), Russian viola player and composer

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)