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Early Origins of the Chwalek family

The surname Chwalek was first found in Bavaria, where the name Schwaller 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 Chwalek family

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Chwalek Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schwaller, Schweller, Schwaler, Schweler, Edle von Schweller, von Schwaler, Chwaler, Chweller and many more.

Early Notables of the Chwalek family

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Migration of the Chwalek family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Schweller, who came to Pennsylvania in 1752; Jacob Schweller, who settled in Philadelphia in 1752; Hanss Jacob Schweller, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1752.


Contemporary Notables of the name Chwalek (post 1700) +

  • Fayleen Anne Chwalek, American model, Miss New Hampshire 1989
  • Roman Chwalek, German recipient of the Order of Karl Marx and the Banner of Labor in 1968


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