Schindle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Schindle was born in the beautiful region of Bohemia, which is now part of Czechoslavakia. In the Middle Ages, Bohemia was a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the Feudal System. Before this era, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Schindle family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Schindle was an occupational name for a roofer. The name Schindle is derived from the Old German word "schindel," which means "shingle" or "small pebbles."

Early Origins of the Schindle family

The surname Schindle was first found in Bohemia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the major political changes which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Schindle family

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Schindle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schindler, Schindlers, Schindel, Schindelin and many more.

Early Notables of the Schindle family

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Schindle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schindle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Barbara Schindle and Franz Schindle, who arrived in Texas in 1860

Contemporary Notables of the name Schindle (post 1700) +

Benjamin S. Schindle, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1916 1

Citations +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, February 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html