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![Show Contents]() Seefeldt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Seefeldt surname is a habitational name from any of numerous places named so named. These place names Seefeld, are derived from the Middle High German words "se," meaning "lake," and "velt," which describes open country. Early Origins of the Seefeldt familyThe surname Seefeldt was first found in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Seefeldt is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region. Early History of the Seefeldt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Seefeldt research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1324 and 1393 are included under the topic Early Seefeldt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Seefeldt Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Seefeldt include Seefeldt, Seefeldte, Seefelldt, Sefeldt, Seefeldts, Seefeldtes, Seefeld, Seefelt, Seafeldt, Seafelt and many more. Early Notables of the Seefeldt familyNotables of the time included - the Seefeldt family of Hamburg
Seefeldt RankingIn the United States, the name Seefeldt is the 15,671st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Seefeldt surname or a spelling variation of the name include:
Seefeldt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- W. Seefeldt, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1854
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- Kathleen Kenna Seefeldt, American politician, Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (1992-1999), eponym of the Kathleen K. Seefeldt Parkway, Prince William County, Virginia
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Bismarck - Heinz Seefeldt (1921-1941), German Verwaltungsgefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 2
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Seefeldt migration to the United States 
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