Cratzer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Etymology of Cratzer

What does the name Cratzer mean?

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

Early Origins of the Cratzer family

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

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cratzer 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 Cratzer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cratzer 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 Cratzer family

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Cratzer migration to the United States +

Cratzer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Philip Cratzer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1761 1
Henry Cratzer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765 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)