Schwalk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Schwalk family

The surname Schwalk was first found in East Prussia, where the name came from humble beginnings in Livonia. They branched to Sweden very early and were granted lands and estates in that country but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Schwalk family

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Schwalk Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schwalk, Schwalch, von Schwalk, von Schwalch and others.

Early Notables of the Schwalk family

Andrew Schalch (1692-1776), master-founder, born at Schaffhausen. After being employed in the cannon foundry at Douay he went to England, and in August 1716 he was engaged...
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Schwalk migration to the United States +

Schwalk Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Schwalk, who arrived in New York in 1884
Justine Schwalk, who settled in New York in 1884
Michael Schwalk, who arrived in New York in 1884