Fraenkel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Fraenkel family

The surname Fraenkel was first found in Bavaria, where the name Frankl 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 Fraenkel family

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Fraenkel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Frankel, Frankell, Frankle, Franklle and others.

Early Notables of the Fraenkel family

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Fraenkel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fraenkel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Robt. Fraenkel, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Mathilda"
Isaac Fraenkel, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 1
S Fraenkel, who landed in Galveston, Tex in 1850 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)