Szymkowski History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Szymkowski familyThe surname Szymkowski was first found in Lemberg (Lwow,) a province of Poland. It is bounded by Lublin, Cracow, Tarnopol and Stanislawow. The main cities are those of Lemberg, Prezymysl, Drohobycz, Rzeszow, Jaraslow, Sambor and Sanock. The town of Lemberg was an important trading post with the east. While Polish represents the majority of its peoples there is also a major Ukrainian representation. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Szymkowski familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Szymkowski research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1555, 1580, 1601, 1629, 1672 and 1697 are included under the topic Early Szymkowski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Szymkowski Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Szymkowicz, Szymkiewicz, Szymonowicz, Szymkowski, Szymkoswsky, Szymkowitzky and many more. Early Notables of the Szymkowski familyMore information is included under the topic Early Szymkowski Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Szymkowski familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Frank Szymskowski, who applied for naturalization in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1879; Vincentia Szymkowiak, who arrived in Baltimore in 1881; and John Szymkowiak, who was living in Maryland in 1910..
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