The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Shonfeld. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from the Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries.
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Early Origins of the Shonfeld family
The surname Shonfeld was first found in Saxony, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in economic, political, and in particular military affairs.
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Early History of the Shonfeld family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shonfeld research. Another 180 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1260, 1594, 1609, 1648, 1684, 1739, 1788, 1793 and 1870 are included under the topic Early Shonfeld History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Shonfeld Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schoenfeld, Schoenfelder, Schonfelder, Schoenfeldt, Schonfeld and many more.
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Early Notables of the Shonfeld family
Prominent bearers of the family name Shonfeld at this time were Johann Heinrich Schönfeld (1609-1684), a German Baroque painter; Johann Georg Schoenfelder, pastor of Fischamend, and his brothers Johann Moritz Schoenberger, Doctor of Medicine, and... Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Shonfeld Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Shonfeld family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Schonfeldt, who came to Philadelphia in 1733; as did Friedrich Schonfelder in 1737; and Christian Schonfeld in 1733. August Schoenfeld arrived in Philadelphia in 1876.
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