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Early Origins of the Schlotter family

The surname Schlotter 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 Schlotter family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schlotter research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1825 and 1864 are included under the topic Early Schlotter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schlotter Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Schlotter family

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United States Schlotter migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schlotter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Jacob Schlotter, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
Schlotter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Maria Kath Schlotter, who arrived in America in 1854 1
  • Ferdinand Schlotter, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1860 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Schlotter (post 1700) +

  • John B. Schlotter, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 24th District, 1958 ; Candidate in primary for Delegate to Michigan State Constitutional Convention from 24th Senatorial District, 1961 2


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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