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Early Origins of the Klenck family

The surname Klenck was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Klenck family

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Klenck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Klenk, Klenck, Klenka, Klennk, Klenkk, Kleank, Kleenk, Klank and many more.

Early Notables of the Klenck family

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United States Klenck migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Klenck Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Michael Klenck, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
Klenck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Klenck, who arrived in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1828
  • Carrie Klenck, who settled in Montana sometime between 1882 and 1900


  1. 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)


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