Sniezek History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Sniezek familyThe surname Sniezek was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. 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. In ancient times they were a part of the great clans Nieczuja and Strzemie. Early History of the Sniezek familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sniezek research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1632 is included under the topic Early Sniezek History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sniezek Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sniezak, Sniezack, Sniezek, Sniezake, Sneezak, Sneezek, Sneezeck and many more. Early Notables of the Sniezek familyMore information is included under the topic Early Sniezek Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Sniezek familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Karol Sniecinski, who came to America in 1910.
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