Krausser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Krausser

What does the name Krausser mean?

The origin of the proud surname Krausser can be traced to the historic kingdom of Bohemia, which today encompasses the Czech republic. The name is derived from the Upper German word "Kraus," meaning "curly."

Early Origins of the Krausser family

The surname Krausser was first found in Bohemia, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Krausser family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Krausser research. Another 184 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1655, 1671, 1710, 1719, 1737, 1756, 1781, 1787, 1792, 1806, 1816, 1832, 1855 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Krausser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Krausser Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krauss, Krausse, Kraus, Krause, Krausser, Krauser, Crauss, Crausse, Craus and many more.

Early Notables of the Krausser family

Johann Ulrich Kraus (1655-1719), an early German illustrator, engraver and publisher in Augsburg; Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), who was a painter and close friend of Goethe; Joseph Krauss (1756-1792), a German composer and...
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Krausser migration to the United States +

Krausser Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Adam Krausser, who settled in Philadelphia in 1733
Georg Sebastian Krausser, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Joh Adam Krausser, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1773 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Krausser (post 1700) +

Curt O. Krausser, American politician, Village President of Maywood, Illinois, 1935-38 2

Sources +

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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html