Schletz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Schletz family

The surname Schletz was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Schletz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schletz research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1825 and 1864 are included under the topic Early Schletz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schletz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schlett, Schletter, Schletterer, Schletz, Schlereth, Schleten, Schlecht and many more.

Early Notables of the Schletz family

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Schletz migration to the United States +

Schletz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Christoph Schletz, who made his home in Pennsylvania in 1752
J Christo Schletz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Schletz (post 1700) +

Elke Schletz (b. 1941), birth name of Elke Sommer, the German-born actress, entertainer and artist

Sources +

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)