The surname Scheine was first found in Switzerland, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. 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.
Early History of the Scheine family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Scheine research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1363, 1414, 1450, 1575, 1585, 1603, 1611, 1630 and 1650 are included under the topic Early Scheine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Scheine Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schein, Scheins, Shein, Scheine, Sheine, Scheiner, Sheiner, Shine, Shines and many more.
Early Notables of the Scheine family
Christoph Scheiner (1575-1650) who was a renowned Jesuit astronomer and mathematician. In 1603, Scheiner invented the pantograph, an instrument which could duplicate plans and drawings to an adjustabl...
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Migration of the Scheine family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mathes Scheiner, who came to Philadelphia in 1754; Conrad Schein came with his wife Friedricke Schick to Texas in 1854; and Melchior Scheiner arrived in New York State in 1876..
