The surname Schmelling was first found in Pommerania, where the name Schmelling 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 Schmelling 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 Schmelling is roughly equivalent to the English name "Small," probably having been given to someone who was short in stature.
Early History of the Schmelling family
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Schmelling Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schmeling, Schmelling, Schmelink, Smeling and others.
Early Notables of the Schmelling family
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Migration of the Schmelling family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: J.C.F. Schmeling, who arrived in North America in 1843; his wife Karoline and their children Charlotte, Dorothea, Karoline, Ernestine, Joachim and Ferdinand..
