Kressel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kressel family

The surname Kressel was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area, included Austria and Hesse. 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 Kressel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kressel research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1530 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Kressel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kressel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kress, Kressberg, Kressel, Kressen, Kresser, Kres and many more.

Early Notables of the Kressel family

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Kressel migration to the United States +

Kressel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Barbara Kressel, aged 19, who landed in New York, NY in 1874 1
Magdeline Kressel, aged 12, who arrived in New York, NY in 1874 1
Peter Kressel, aged 34, who landed in New York, NY in 1874 1

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)