Hi,
According to a family chronicle written about 1900, the Schurdel family of East Prussia came from a French Count who left France at the time of the revolution. He rented an estate in East Prussia and there changed his name to Schurdel.
The original name was de la Chorle, or something similar. I've never seen the name spelled out -- only spoken. Supposedly the great-grandfather died in Dauphine, France, at age 103, but I don't know when that was.
I've never done any research in France, and I know no French.
I'd welcome any suggestions, ideas, information or direction. Thanks!
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