Hefflefinger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Hefflefinger family

The surname Hefflefinger was first found in Bavaria, 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 Hefflefinger family

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Hefflefinger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Helfinger, Heflinger, Hefflefinger and others.

Early Notables of the Hefflefinger family

Prominent among members of the name Hefflefinger in this period include

the Hefflefinger family of Bavaria

Hefflefinger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hefflefinger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Martin Hefflefinger, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1740
Collee Hefflefinger, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1743 1
Henry Hefflefinger, who arrived in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1743 1
Jacob Hefflefinger, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1743 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)