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Early Origins of the Schlett family

The surname Schlett was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Schlett family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schlett research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1825 and 1864 are included under the topic Early Schlett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schlett Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schlett, Schletter, Schletterer, Schletz, Schlereth, Schleten, Schlecht and many more.

Early Notables of the Schlett family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Schlett were

  • the Schletter family of Austria


United States Schlett migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schlett Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Barbara Schlett, who arrived in North America in 1837 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Schlett (post 1700) +

  • Mary Lowrey Schlett, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996 2


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


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