Show ContentsSchlessinger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Medieval Austria is the ancient homeland of the Schlessinger family. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 BC. Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Alemanni, Avars and Slavs settled Austria. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century.

Early Origins of the Schlessinger family

The surname Schlessinger was first found in Silesia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Schlessinger family

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Schlessinger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schlesinger, Schlessinger, Schlesingen, Schlessingen, Schlessin, Schlessing, Schlesian, Schlesianer, Schlessen, Schlesin and many more.

Early Notables of the Schlessinger family

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United States Schlessinger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schlessinger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • L. Schlessinger, who settled in San Francisco in 1861
  • M. Schlessinger, who settled in San Francisco in 1861

Contemporary Notables of the name Schlessinger (post 1700) +

  • Bert Schlessinger, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1912 [1]
  • Arthur Schlessinger, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972 [1]
  • Alvin Schlessinger, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972 [1]


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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