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Early Origins of the Schlein family

The surname Schlein was first found in Bavaria, where the name Schlines 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 Schlein family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schlein research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1530 and 1879 are included under the topic Early Schlein History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schlein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schlines, Schlein, Schleinitz, Schleintz, Schleins, Schlinz, Shalintz and many more.

Early Notables of the Schlein family

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United States Schlein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schlein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Paul Schlein, who settled in North America in 1846
  • Johannes Schlein, who settled in North America in 1846
  • Hermann Schlein, who settled in North America in 1846
  • Gertrud Schlein, who settled in North America in 1846
  • Anna Elisabeth Schlein, who settled in North America in 1846
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Schlein (post 1700) +

  • Stanley Kalmon Schlein, American Democratic Party politician, Presidential Elector for New York, 1996 1
  • Samuel C. Schlein, American politician, First Selectman of New Haven, Connecticut, 1955-57 1
  • Robert Schlein, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 2004 1
  • Irving Schlein, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for New York, 1956 1
  • Charles Schlein, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Albany County 2nd District, 1910 1
  • Betty G. Schlein, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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