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Early Origins of the Teuffel family

The surname Teuffel was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Teuffel family

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Teuffel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Teufel, Teufels, Teuffel, Teufell, Teuffell, Teuful, Teufull, Teufful and many more.

Early Notables of the Teuffel family

  • Hans Wolfgang von Teuffel, of the ancient Nuremberg line and the great grandson of the founder of the line at the castle Birkensee, who died in 1611 as lieutenant general in the Palatinate-Neuburg arm...
  • Wolffgang's great-grandson, Friedrich Eberhard von Teuffel, the Lord Chamberlain and high forestry commissioner for the county of Hochberg, was the first to bear the title baron...

Migration of the Teuffel family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Teufel, who came to America in 1782; Georg Teufell came to Philadelphia in 1751; as did Gottlieb Teufel in 1860.



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