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Early Origins of the Schlereth family

The surname Schlereth was first found in Austria, 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. 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.

Early History of the Schlereth family

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Schlereth Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schlett, Schletter, Schletterer, Schletz, Schlereth, Schleten, Schlecht and many more.

Early Notables of the Schlereth family

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United States Schlereth migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schlereth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Josefa Schlereth, aged 23, who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Lahn" from Bremen, Germany 1
  • Carolina Schlereth, aged 23, who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Spree" from Bremen, Germany 1
  • Barbara Schlereth, aged 35, who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Ems" from Bremen, Germany 1
Schlereth Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Martha Schlereth, aged 17, originally from Nowowes, Germany, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Orbita" from Hamburg, Germany 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Schlereth (post 1700) +

  • Mark Frederick Schlereth (b. 1966), former professional American football player and current television and radio sportscaster; he played for the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos (1989-2000) and is currently a football analyst for ESPN on NFL Live, SportsCenter, and other programs
  • Daniel Robert Schlereth (b. 1986), American Major League Baseball pitcher
  • Kyle Schlereth, American politician, Candidate for Missouri State House of Representatives 103rd District, 2012 2


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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