Can Anyone Help Me Find Information On The Family Surnames Kraetzig And Wenta Which Originated In Germany And Poland? Do They Have Family Crests (coat Of Arms)? Can Someone Please Help Me, Or Set Me In The Right Direction As I Don’t Have $300+ For Ancestry.com?

I have done some looking for you and have come up with some links that you can try firstly for Kraetzig. I need to come back to you on Wenta.
Try this link
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com - it's at rootsweb.

There is a very good book which deals with silesian surnames and Kratzig, Kraetzig and Kratzig are mentioned.

It's called the Schlesisches Namenbuch by Hans Bahlow, published in 1953 and said to be the definitive work on surnames in Silesia or Schlesien. Bahlow was the leading authority on sources and origins of surnames from this area.
I'm in UK so i don't know where it can be found here. I am aware that copies do exist and one is lodged with the Latter Day Saints at Salt Lake City. The call number is 943.85 HZqv.3 - I understand that if you contact them a researcher might be able to tell you what the book says about the name you want to research.
Try also CEFHA the continental Family History association at cefha.orgg
Try also silesia at Rootsweb they have a query board and other information that might be helpful.
Try also www.ppsnys.or for help with tracing Polish surnames.
I hope this helps you and I'll try and find info on the other name for you.

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Go to the website for RAOGK Volunteers. RAOGK stands for Random acts of genealogical kindness. People on this site usually specialise in various areas. Many are professionals willing to do favours. It should be free unless after awhile you get into more difficult areas and then they may ask for expense money for postage, copies, etc. The website is great and the people very generous with their time.

Go to www.RAOGK.com
Good Luck!

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