Cratz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Cratz

What does the name Cratz mean?

The Cratz surname was originally an occupational name for someone who carded wool, or performed a similar occupation.

Early Origins of the Cratz family

The surname Cratz was first found in Bavaria, where the name Cratz 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 Cratz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cratz research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1419, 1487, 1550, 1654, 1663, 1668 and 1721 are included under the topic Early Cratz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cratz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kratz, Kratzer, Kratsch, Kratzen, Kratzenberg, Cratz, Cratze, Cratzen, Cratzer, Cratzern, Cratzenmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Cratz family

Another 47 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cratz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cratz migration to the United States +

Cratz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Andreas Cratz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1736 1

Cratz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Nik Cratz, who arrived in America in 1853 1

Sources +

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)