Stangel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Stangel family

The surname Stangel was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area of Franconia. 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 Stangel family

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Stangel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stregen, Stang, Stange, Stragne, Strege, Streege and many more.

Early Notables of the Stangel family

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Stangel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stangel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Andreas Stangel, who arrived in America in 1857 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Stangel (post 1700) +

Eric Stangel (b. 1971), American radio and television showrunner, writer and producer
Justin Stangel, American radio and television showrunner, writer and producer who with his brother Eric Stangel become the head writers of Late Show with David Letterman (1998-2013)
William J. Stangel, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Army Air Forces, during World War II, credited with 5 aerial victories

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)