The surname Schit was first found in Belgium, where the name 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. The name was first recorded in East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Schit family
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Schit Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schoot, van Schoote, Schout, Schoute, Schüt, Schoote, Schoete, Schoet, Schut, van Shoot, van Schoot, van Schute and many more.
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Early Notables of the Schit family
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Migration of the Schit family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jan Willemsen Schut, who settled in New Netherland in 1638; Gerrit Schut, who arrived in New Netherland in 1638; Jan Schut, who settled in New York in 1645.
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