Crausse History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origin of the proud surname Crausse can be traced to the historic kingdom of Bohemia, which today encompasses the Czech republic. The name is derived from the Upper German word "Kraus," meaning "curly." Early Origins of the Crausse familyThe surname Crausse was first found in Bohemia, 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 Crausse familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Crausse research. Another 184 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1655, 1671, 1710, 1719, 1737, 1756, 1781, 1787, 1792, 1806, 1816, 1832, 1855 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Crausse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Crausse Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Krauss, Krausse, Kraus, Krause, Krausser, Krauser, Crauss, Crausse, Craus and many more. Early Notables of the Crausse familyDuring this early period, notable bearers of the name Crausse included Johann Ulrich Kraus (1655-1719), an early German illustrator, engraver and publisher in Augsburg; Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), who was a painter and... Migration of the Crausse familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Michael Kraus and John Georg Kraus, both of whom emigrated to England and/or America in 1709. They were followed by Jacob Kraus, who came in 1720.
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