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![Show Contents]() Shatsky History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Shatsky. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of barbarian tribes. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known in Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Shatsky family. Early Origins of the Shatsky familyThe surname Shatsky was first found in Brandenburg, where the name could be considered to have made an early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development of Europe. Chronicles first mention the names Schacz, Scheczel, and Scheczler in Breslau in 1350. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the local power struggles, each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Early History of the Shatsky familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shatsky research. Another 202 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1470, 1665, 1780 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Shatsky History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Shatsky Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Shatsky include Schaeztel, Schatz, Schatzel, Schatzl, Schatze, Schaetze, Schaetzle and many more. Early Notables of the Shatsky familyNotable figures of the time with the name Shatsky were Carl Heinrich von Schaetzel (d.1780), Lord of Doeberitz and Verbitz in Havelland, who was a Prussian general and commander of the Garde du...
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Shatsky Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Shatsky familyPrussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Shatsky were Johann Dieterich Schatz, came to New York City in 1710 at the age of 38; Heinrich Schatz arrived in Philadelphia in 1748 as did David Schatz in 1743 and Hans Schatz in 1753. Xaver Schaetzle came to Philadelphia in 1857..
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