Shone History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Shone surname is derived from the Upper German word "schöne," which means "beautiful." Early Origins of the Shone familyThe surname Shone was first found in Prussia, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging society. They became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates, always elevating their social status and influence by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Shone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shone research. Another 164 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1586, 1765, 1773, 1856, 1860 and 1865 are included under the topic Early Shone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Shone Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Shone include Schoen, Schoene, Schon, Schone, Schoenemann, Shoneman, Schoeneman and many more. Early Notables of the Shone familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Shone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Prussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Shone were Shone Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Shone Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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