Schultheiss History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Schultheiss comes from one of those ancient dukedoms, territories and states that would eventually form a part of present day Germany. At its birth in the Middle Ages, it was used to indicate someone who worked as a town-mayor derived from the medieval name "Schultheis" which has the same meaning. Early Origins of the Schultheiss familyThe surname Schultheiss was first found in Switzerland, where branches of this estimable family were elevated to the ranks of the nobility and came to possess great political influence. The name stems from the medieval name "Schultheis" which meant "town-mayor." Early History of the Schultheiss familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schultheiss research. Another 270 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1224, 1615, 1661, 1680, 1683, 1693, 1719, 1747, 1770, 1800, 1808, 1849 and 1883 are included under the topic Early Schultheiss History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schultheiss Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schultz, Schultheis, Schultes, Schultz, Schultze, Schulz, Scholz and many more. Early Notables of the Schultheiss familyNotables of the time with the surname Schultheiss were Jerzy Georg Daniel Schultz the Younger (1615-1683), Prussian painter of the Baroque era; Johann Abraham Schultz (1747-1800), a composer and conductor of the orchestra of Prince Heinrich...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schultheiss Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Schultheiss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Schultheiss Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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