Schreinemaker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Schreinemaker

What does the name Schreinemaker mean?

Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Schreinemaker family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Schreinemaker is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a joiner, specialized carpenter, or cabinetmaker. The name and its many variations come from the Latin word Scrinium which means carpenter or woodworker.

Early Origins of the Schreinemaker family

The surname Schreinemaker was first found in Franconia and Austria, 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 nation a landmark contributor to the development of Europe.

Early History of the Schreinemaker family

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Schreinemaker Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schreiner, Schreindl, Schryner (mediaeval), Shriner, Schriner, Schreindel, Shrindel and many more.

Early Notables of the Schreinemaker family

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Migration of the Schreinemaker family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Simon Schreiner, who came to America with his wife and five children in 1709; Martin Schreiner, who came to America in 1709; Hans Adam Schreiner, who arrived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1719.