Krahl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The name is derived from the Middle high German word "krol," meaning "curly."

Early Origins of the Krahl family

The surname Krahl 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 Krahl family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Krahl research. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1563, 1609, 1797, 1837 and 1848 are included under the topic Early Krahl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Krahl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krol, Krolls, Krols, Croll, Krole and others.

Early Notables of the Krahl family

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Krahl migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Krahl Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Theodorus Krahl, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1744 1

Krahl Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Fried Krahl, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1800 1
Heinrich Krahl, aged 21, who arrived in New York, NY in 1849 1

Krahl Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Nikolaus Krahl, aged 29, who arrived in America from Csonoplya, Hungary, in 1907
Franz Krahl, aged 31, who arrived in America from Csonopla, Hungary, in 1909
Borbala Krahl, aged 9, who arrived in America from Bajmok, Hungary, in 1912
Kata Krahl, aged 49, who arrived in America from Bajmok, Hungary, in 1912
Maria Krahl, aged 16, who arrived in America from Bajmok, Hungary, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Krahl (post 1700) +

Karl-Heinz Krahl (1914-1942), German World War II Luftwaffe ace credited with 19-24 aerial victories, recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, he was shot down 14 April 1942, by anti-aircraft fire
Hilde Krahl (1917-1999), Austrian actress who appeared in 70 films between 1936 and 1994

Citations +

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)