Shelles History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Shelles

What does the name Shelles mean?

The surname Shelles is a Westphalian-German nickname. Such surnames were very common in Westphalia. They were adapted from traditional eke-names, or added names, that described physical characteristics of their bearers. Shelles is a hereditary surname for a person who was either wild or clamorous. The name was originally derived from the German word "schel," which means "noisy" or "loud."

Early Origins of the Shelles family

The surname Shelles was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century on the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the German nation. As early as 1526 they had their seat at the manor Schellenberg near Essen.

Early History of the Shelles family

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Shelles Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Shelles include Schell, Schelle, Schelling, Scheller and others.

Early Notables of the Shelles family

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer (ca. 1620-1680), an Austrian composer and violinist ; Johann Schelle (1648-1701), a German Baroque composer; Friedrich Wilhelm von Schelling (1775-1854, ennobled in 1808), a famous philosopher of nature who greatly...
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Shelles migration to Australia +

Shelles Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Shelles, British convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Asia" on 19th November 1827, settling in New South Wales, Australia 1

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Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 8th January 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1827