The name is derived from the Middle high German word "krol," meaning "curly."
Early Origins of the Kragelic family
The surname Kragelic was first found in
Prussia where the family made a considerable contribution to the
feudal society which shaped modern Europe. The family branched into several houses, all of which played an important role in the
local political conflicts which forged the nation.
Early History of the Kragelic family
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Kragelic Spelling Variations
Early Notables of the Kragelic family (pre 1700)
Prominent bearers of the family name Kragelic during this time period were Oswald Croll or Crollius
(c. 1563-1609) German alchemist, and professor of medicine at the...
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Migration of the Kragelic family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christoph Kroll, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1729. Johan Kroll, who came to America in 1850; Josef Kroll, who arrived in New York city in 1893; and Peter Kroll who settled in Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania in 1734..