Detlaf History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Detlaf family

The surname Detlaf was first found in Basel, Switzerland, where the name became noted for its many branches with 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.

Early History of the Detlaf family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Detlaf research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1709 is included under the topic Early Detlaf History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Detlaf Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Detloff, Detlov, Dettloff, Detlof, Dethloff, Detlaf, Detlaff, Detleff, Detlef, Detlefs and many more.

Early Notables of the Detlaf family

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Detlaf migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Detlaf Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Detlaf, who came with his wife, Sarah, to Carolina in 1774
John Detlaf, aged 30, who arrived in Carolina in 1774 1

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)