Schriefer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Schriefer family

The surname Schriefer was first found in Holland, 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. The family was first recorded in North Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. In their later history the surname 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 Schriefer family

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Schriefer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schrieck, Schriek, Schreck and others.

Early Notables of the Schriefer family

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Schriefer migration to the United States +

Schriefer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Chr Schriefer, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 1
Martin Schriefer, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
Claus Schriefer, who settled in New York, NY in 1851
Diedr Schriefer, who arrived in New York, NY in 1851
Cath Schriefer, who settled in New York, NY in 1864
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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)