| ![Show Contents]() Schlief History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 Germany The name is derived from the German word "schleifen," meaning "to grind" or "polish," and is almost certainly occupational in origin, meaning that the name came from the profession of its first bearer. Most likely, the name's first bearer was one who polished swords and armor for a living, though it is also possible that he ground diamonds. Early Origins of the Schlief familyThe surname Schlief was first found in Germany, where the name Schlief came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Early History of the Schlief familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schlief research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Schlief History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schlief Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schleiffer, Schleifer, Schleif, Schleifmann and many more. Early Notables of the Schlief familyMore information is included under the topic Early Schlief Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Schlief migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schlief Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Diedrich Schlief, who was a German mercenary soldier, recorded in New York in 1782
Schlief Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Bernard Schlief, who landed in Arkansas in 1892 1
- Joe Schlief, who arrived in Arkansas in 1892 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Schlief (post 1700) | + |
- Murray L. Schlief, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Wyoming County, 1940 2
- 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)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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Schlief migration to the United States 
