Schulke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Schulke family

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

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schulke research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1619, 1667 and 1743 are included under the topic Early Schulke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schulke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schuh, Schuck, Shuh, Schuch, Shook, Schug, Schewe, Schugh, Schuhman, Schumann, Schuckman, Schuckmann, Schumaker, Schoemaker, Shoemaker, Schumacher, Schuhmacher, Shoo, Schoo and many more.

Early Notables of the Schulke family

Prominent among members of the name Schulke in this period include Countess Ehrengard Melusina von der Schulenberg, Duchess of Kendal (1667-1743), born on 25 Dec. 1667 at Emden in the present Prussian province of Saxony. "Emden was the estate of her father, Count Gustavus...
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Schulke migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schulke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Carl Schulke, aged 2, who landed in America, in 1893

Schulke Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anna Schulke, aged 54, who immigrated to the United States from Bernstein, Germany, in 1908
Adali Schulke, aged 8, who immigrated to America from Germany, in 1909
Bernhard Schulke, aged 16, who landed in America from Osnebrick, Germany, in 1913
Bertha Schulke, aged 21, who settled in America from Januschlkonov, Germany, in 1913
Albert Schulke, aged 21, who landed in America from Glutenstein, Germany, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Schulke (post 1700) +

Willi Schülke (1918-1945), German Major der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II, recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
Katja Schülke (b. 1984), German National Team handball player