The surname Chweller was first found in Bavaria, where the name Schwaller 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.
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Early History of the Chweller family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chweller research. Another 47 words (3 lines of text) covering the year 1790 is included under the topic Early Chweller History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Chweller Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schwaller, Schweller, Schwaler, Schweler, Edle von Schweller, von Schwaler, Chwaler, Chweller and many more.
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Early Notables of the Chweller family
Prominent among members of the name Chweller in this period include
the Schweller family of Bavaria
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Migration of the Chweller family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Schweller, who came to Pennsylvania in 1752; Jacob Schweller, who settled in Philadelphia in 1752; Hanss Jacob Schweller, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1752.
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