| ![Show Contents]() Schoenbeck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The distinguished family surname Schoenbeck originated in the lands which eventually became the German state of Prussia. This state was known for its majestic landscape, its rapid industrial growth, its military power, and for its contributions to European culture. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Schoenbeck family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany. Early Origins of the Schoenbeck familyThe surname Schoenbeck was first found in the Electorate of Brandenburg, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Schoenbeck familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schoenbeck research. Another 223 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1144, 1282, 1330, 1500, 1691, 1692 and 1735 are included under the topic Early Schoenbeck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schoenbeck Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Schoenbeck include Schoenbeck, Schoenebeck, Schoenbecke, Schoenebeck, Schonbeck, Schoneck and many more. Early Notables of the Schoenbeck familyAnother 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Schoenbeck Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Schoenbeck migration to the United States | + |
Much of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:
Schoenbeck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Schoenbeck, who landed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania in 1829 1
- John Mathias Schoenbeck, aged 29, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1846 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Schoenbeck (post 1700) | + |
- Lee Schoenbeck, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from South Dakota, 2008 2
- J. T. Schoenbeck, American politician, Member of Minnesota State Senate 34th District, 1876-77 2
- Carl Schoenbeck, American Republican politician, Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly from Oconto County, 1938 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 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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