Klopfenstein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Klopfenstein family

The surname Klopfenstein was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It holds great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. They were originally of Bucquoy in ancient times but when they moved from France and assumed the style of de Klopper. The name also branched into the province of Haarlem.

Early History of the Klopfenstein family

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Klopfenstein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Clopper, de Klopper, Klopper, Klopffer, Kloper and many more.

Early Notables of the Klopfenstein family

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Klopfenstein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Klopfenstein Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anne Klopfenstein, who settled in New York, NY in 1766

Klopfenstein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Adolph Klopfenstein, aged 17, who landed in America, in 1893
Gottlieb Klopfenstein, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
J. Klopfenstein, aged 63, who settled in America, in 1893

Klopfenstein Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anne Klopfenstein, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Charmville, in 1900
Pierre Klopfenstein, aged 4, who immigrated to America from Charmville, in 1900
Christian Klopfenstein, aged 40, who landed in America from Germany, in 1903
Dan R. Klopfenstein, aged 40, who settled in America, in 1905
Daniel Klopfenstein, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1909
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Klopfenstein migration to Canada +