| ![Show Contents]() Shaller History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The Shaller family name comes from the Middle High German word "schal," which means "noise," or "bragging," and as such was thought to have originally been a nickname for a braggart, or for a market crier. The German people originally used only one name, but as the population grew there was often confusion between people of the same name. This required people to adopt hereditary surnames. Many people took surnames based on nicknames - sometimes known as eke-names - that described certain personal characteristics. Early Origins of the Shaller familyThe surname Shaller 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 Shaller familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shaller research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1498 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Shaller History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Shaller Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Shaller include Schaller, Schalley, Schally and others. Early Notables of the Shaller familyMore information is included under the topic Early Shaller Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Shaller migration to the United States | + |
Between the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Shaller were among of the early German families that came to North America:
Shaller Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Simon Shaller, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1728 1
- George Shaller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737 1
- John Albert Shaller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737 1
- Valatine Shaller, aged 24, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 1
- Hans Jurg Shaller, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
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Shaller Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mathew Shaller, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1876 1
- Matthew Shaller, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1876 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)
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Shaller migration to the United States 
