Kruzel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kruzel family

The surname Kruzel was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs. They were also seated at Nassau and this senior branch of the family were elevated to Barons in 1653.

Early History of the Kruzel family

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Kruzel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kruse, Krusse, Kroose, Kroose, Kruze and others.

Early Notables of the Kruzel family

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Kruzel migration to the United States +

Kruzel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

And. Kruzel, aged 25, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Courier" in 1837 1
Anna Kruzel, aged 20, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Fromessia" in 1887 1
Rahel Kruzel, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Fromessia" in 1887 1
Antoni Kruzel, aged 18, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Trave" in 1893 1
Bernard Kruzel, aged 27, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Friesland" in 1893 1
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Kruzel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Laurenz Kruzel, aged 26, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Lahn" in 1900 1
Stanislaw Kruzel, aged 20, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Pennsylvania" in 1901 1
Katarzyna Kruzel, aged 20, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Grosser Kurfurst" in 1901 1
Karol Kruzel, aged 24, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Neckar" in 1901 1
Tlel Kruzel, aged 25, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Massdam" in 1901 1
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Kruzel migration to Australia +

Kruzel Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

T. Kruzel, aged 32, British settler who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Scharnhorst" in 1909 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Kruzel (post 1700) +

Kyle Kruzel, American actor and writer, known for Finding Jessica (2010), Pepper and Bandits (2009)
Meghann Kruzel, American art director, known for Stone House Revival (2015), Pet Nation Renovation (2016) and She's Got Game
Mike Kruzel, American actor, known for JD (2014), Pinch (2016) and A Heart Full of Hope (2025)
Joseph J. Kruzel (1918-2002), American major general and a flying ace during World War II, credited with six aerial victories
Joe Kruzel (b. 1965), American baseball coach and former player, winner of the Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year award in 1999

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
Public Records Office, retrieved 21st October 2012. Retrieved from https://prov.vic.gov.au