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Early Origins of the Klippel family

The surname Klippel was first found in Hesse, 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 Klippel family

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Klippel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Klipstein, Klipstien, Klipert, Klippstein and others.

Early Notables of the Klippel family

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United States Klippel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Klippel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Jacob Klippel, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1749
  • Johannes Klippel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Klippel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Martin Klippel, who arrived in Brazil in 1855 1
  • Carl Klippel, who settled in Galveston, TX in 1866


  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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