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Early Origins of the Schmelt family

The surname Schmelt was first found in Pommerania, where the name Schmelt 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 Schmelt 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 Schmelt is roughly equivalent to the English name "Small," probably having been given to someone who was short in stature.

Early History of the Schmelt family

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Schmelt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schmeling, Schmelling, Schmelink, Smeling and others.

Early Notables of the Schmelt family

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Migration of the Schmelt 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..



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