Schook History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Schook familyThe surname Schook was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Schook familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schook research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1619, 1667 and 1743 are included under the topic Early Schook History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schook Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schuh, Schuck, Shuh, Schuch, Shook, Schug, Schewe, Schugh, Schuhman, Schumann, Schuckman, Schuckmann, Schumaker, Schoemaker, Shoemaker, Schumacher, Schuhmacher, Shoo, Schoo and many more. Early Notables of the Schook familyProminent among members of the name Schook in this period include Countess Ehrengard Melusina von der Schulenberg, Duchess of Kendal (1667-1743), born on 25 Dec. 1667 at Emden in the present Prussian province of Saxony. "Emden was the estate of her father, Count Gustavus... Migration of the Schook familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: David Shook, who arrived in Nova Scotia sometime between 1598 and 1867; Frances Shoomaker, who settled in Philadelphia in 1685; Gertrude Shoomaker, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1685.
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