Kraps History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Kraps family

The surname Kraps 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Kraps family

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Kraps Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krap, Krapp, Krapf, Krappf, Kraap, Kraps, Krapps, Krapes, Krappes, Krapfs, Krapfes, Krappfs and many more.

Early Notables of the Kraps family

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Kraps migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kraps Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Henry Kraps, who arrived in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1743 1
Michael Kraps, who landed in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1743 1
Simon Kraps, who arrived in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1743 1

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)