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Where did the German Schanck family come from? What is the German Schanck family crest and coat of arms? When did the Schanck family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Schanck family history?
A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Schanck, were formed in the lands which became the modern state of Silesia. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from the Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Schenck, Schenk, Schencken, Schencker, Schenken, Schenker, Schaenker and many more.First found in Silesia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from the 13th century onwards. 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. The name Schenck was associated with service to many princely families, and several bearers of the name achieved prominent positions, such as Werner Schenck von Reicheneck, who was bishop of Bamberg in 1329.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Schanck Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Casper Schanck, aged 42, landed in Pennsylvania in 1753
- Albert Schanck, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754
- Francis Schanck, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1761
- George Schanck, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1764
- Wendel Schanck, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765
Schanck Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Lawrence Schanck, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1836
- August Schanck, who arrived in North America in 1872
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