thumb|Borussia (Prussia in Latin) Monument in Klaipėda circa 1920 In the General State Laws for the Prussian States (completed in 1794) the serfdom and privileged position of landlords and colonists was consolidated. During the Napoleonic Wars Napoleon I occupied most of the Kingdom of Prussia, thus in 1807–1808 Klaipėda was a residence of Prussian monarchs and in 1807 Frederick William III abolished serfdom. Following the abolishment of serfdom Prussian Lithuanians migrated to Klaipėda, especially its outskirts, and in 1837 they constituted 10.1% of the residents. In 1825 Klaipėda had 8,500 residents. Moreover, after the Uprising of 1863–1864 part of the Lithuanian insurgents retreated to Lithuania Minor. In 1855 was added to the city of Klaipėda, thus the number of population increased to over 17,000 and in 1875 reached ~20,000. Before World War I, the majority of Lithuanians in Königsberg Region (which included Klaipėda) integrated into the German nation. In March 1915 the population of Klaipėda was yet again ravaged by the Imperial Russian Army.
thumb|Borussia (Prussia in Latin) Monument in Klaipėda circa 1920 In the General State Laws for the Prussian States (completed in 1794) the serfdom and privileged position of landlords and colonists was consolidated During the Napoleonic Wars Napoleon I occupied most of the Kingdom of Prussia thus in 1807–1808 Klaipėda was a residence of Prussian monarchs and in 1807 Frederick William III abolished serfdom Following the abolishment of serfdom Prussian Lithuanians migrated to Klaipėda especially its outskirts and in 1837 they constituted 101% of the residents In 1825 Klaipėda had 8500 residents Moreover after the Uprising of 1863–1864 part of the Lithuanian insurgents retreated to Lithuania Minor In 1855 was added to the city of Klaipėda thus the number of population increased to over 17000 and in 1875 reached ~20000 Before World War I the majority of Lithuanians in Königsberg Region (which included Klaipėda) integrated into the German nation In March 1915 the population of Klaipėda was yet again ravaged by the Imperial Russian Army