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Where did the German Kunkle family come from? What is the German Kunkle family crest and coat of arms? When did the Kunkle family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Kunkle family history?
The Kunkle surname is derived from the Middle High German word "kunkel," which meant "spindle." It is thus supposed that the first bearers of this surname were spindle makers in occupation.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Gunkel, Kinkel, Kunkel, Kuenkel, Kenkel, Gunkle, Kunkle, Künkel, Kinkle, Künkler, Gunkler and many more.First found in Bavaria, where the family was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. Early records show a Dithart Kunkele, in Gieben in 1356, and a bearer of Kunkerl, who was a Pilgrim in 1379. 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.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Kunkle. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Kunkle Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Peter Kunkle, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1765
Kunkle Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- John Henry Kunkle, aged 33, arrived in Missouri in 1840
- Philip Kunkle, who arrived in Ohio in 1854
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