The surname Smeling was first found in Pommerania, where the name Smeling contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the Smeling family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs. The name Smeling is roughly equivalent to the English name "Small," probably having been given to someone who was short in stature.
Early History of the Smeling family
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Smeling Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schmeling, Schmelling, Schmelink, Smeling and others.
Early Notables of the Smeling family
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Migration of the Smeling family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: J.C.F. Schmeling, who arrived in North America in 1843; his wife Karoline and their children Charlotte, Dorothea, Karoline, Ernestine, Joachim and Ferdinand..
