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Where did the German Schroth family come from? When did the Schroth family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Schroth family history?

The distinguished surname Schroth emerged in the former German province of East Prussia. The name is derived from the Low German verb "schroden," meaning "cut" or "chop," and was most likely originally borne by a wood-cutter, a tailor, or a transporter of beer and wine (known in North Germany as a Shröder).

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Schroeder, Schroder, Schroeter, Schroter, Shrout, Shroter, Shrouter, Schröder, Schöter and many more.

First found in the northeastern regions of Germany, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would have prominent effects on the development of European history. The name would later be linked to noble families of great influence, having many distinguished branches, and becoming renowned for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schroth research. Another 367 words(26 lines of text) covering the years 1362, 1557, 1698, 1700, 1723, 1744, 1751, 1759, 1781, 1792, 1802, 1804, 1816, 1860, and 1868 are included under the topic Early Schroth History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 82 words(6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Schroth Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schroth Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Henri Schroth, who landed in America in 1777-1783

Schroth Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Friedrich Schroth, aged 38, arrived in America in 1839
  • Philip Adam Schroth, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1852
  • Michael Schroth, who arrived in St Clair County, Illinois in 1860

Schroth Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • George Schroth, aged 62, who emigrated to America, in 1904
  • Flora Schroth, aged 20, who landed in America from Njvidek, Hungary, in 1905
  • Heinrich Schroth, aged 22, who landed in America from Heidelsheim, Germany, in 1906
  • Hannah Schroth, aged 38, who emigrated to the United States, in 1908
  • Helene Schroth, aged 37, who settled in America from Hamburg, Germany, in 1910


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  • Frank D. Schroth (1884-1974), American newspaper publisher who owned and operated the Brooklyn Eagle (1938 to 1955)
  • George Edward Schroth (1899-1989), American Olympic bronze medalist water polo player at the 1924 Summer Olympics
  • Thomas N. Schroth (1920-2009), American reporter, editor of Congressional Quarterly
  • Carl-Heinz Schroth (1902-1989), German actor and film director
  • Hannelore Schroth (1922-1987), German film, stage and television actress
  • Heinrich Schroth (1871-1945), German stage and film actor
  • Markus Schroth (b. 1975), German football player
  • Walther Schroth (1882-1944), German General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II, recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
  • Johann Schroth (1798-1856), Austrian naturopath
  • Lajos Schróth (b. 1960), Hungarian former professional football player


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