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The surname Schmaus was first found in Pommerania, where the name Schmaus contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the Schmaus family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs. The name Schmaus is roughly equivalent to the English name "Small," probably having been given to someone who was short in stature.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schmaus research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273 and 1377 are included under the topic Early Schmaus History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schmeling, Schmelling, Schmelink, Smeling and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Schmaus Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.