The surname Kresser 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 Kresser family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kresser research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1530 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Kresser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Kresser Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kress, Kressberg, Kressel, Kressen, Kresser, Kres and many more.
Early Notables of the Kresser family
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Migration of the Kresser family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Catherine Kress, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1729; Anna Margaretha Kress, who came to Pennsylvania in 1740; Hans Cunroth Kress, his wife Elizia, their daughters Elizabeth, Ferena, and sons Frederich and Henrich, who all came to Georgia in 1741.
