This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jschwan185 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.unknown/13535.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've heard that, but I have not found a direct connection to that particular Schwan family in my family tree. I have learned that Schwan was a very common name in Germany, like Smith or Jones here in the United States. I have found no relation to the Schwan family that owns and operates Schwan's Fine Foods, based in Wisconsin. There is also a Schwan family in Mansfield, OH that I don't find any relation to, that started and still owns Swan Cleaners in that town. My own Schwan family came from Bavaria in the 1860's, and settled in and around Mifflin and Hayesville, OH, which is not far from Mansfield, and Ashland, OH. Doesn't look as though there's any claim to fame in my particular family tree.... Thanks for the info, though! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.