Schräg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Bavaria, one of the oldest and largest of the German states, is the birthplace of the Schräg family. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules. Names derived from occupations were particularly common in this region. Schräg is an occupational surname for person who was associated with the building of cross-legged stands and tables. In its medieval context, the word "schrage" literally meant "crooked" or "crossed," and it may have been given to those whose profession it was to make and sell tables and stands of this description.

Early Origins of the Schräg family

The surname Schräg was first found in Bavaria, where the family rose to prominence early in the mediaeval era. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Egelolf Schrage of Wuerttemberg (c.1273,) Marquard Schrage of Luebeck (c.1347,) and one "Schraeglin" of Esslingen (c.1359).

Early History of the Schräg family

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Schräg Spelling Variations

One 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 Schräg include Schrage, Schragel, Schrag, Schrager, Schrege, Schregel, Schraegl, Schreg, Schreger, Schraege, Schraegel, Schraeg, Schraeger, Schragl, Schragle, Schregl, Schregle, Schraeglin, Schreglin, Schraegen, Schregen and many more.

Early Notables of the Schräg family

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Schräg migration to the United States +

European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Schrägs to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Schräg Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Schrag, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1766 1

Schräg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Conrad Schrag, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1839 1
Daniel Schrag, aged 31, who arrived in New York, NY in 1874 1
Franz Schrag, aged 23, who landed in New York, NY in 1874 1
Froni Schrag, aged 15, who arrived in New York, NY in 1874 1
Jacob Schrag, aged 34, who arrived in New York, NY in 1874 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Schräg (post 1700) +

Ariel Schrag (b. 1979), American cartoonist
Lloyd Schrag (1915-1996), American Republican politician, Turner County Commissioner, 1951-55; Member of South Dakota State Senate, 1959-72 2
Joseph K. Schrag, American politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives 6th District, 1921-22 2
Donald Eugene Schrag (b. 1935), prominent psychologist in Alabama
Daniel P Schrag, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Director of the Laboratory for Geochemical Oceanography at Harvard University

Citations +

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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html