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![Show Contents]() Fabert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Fabert family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Fabert is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a craftsman or artisan. The name Fabert is derived from the Latin word "faber," which means "ingenious" or "skillful" and refers to a master craftsman. Early Origins of the Fabert familyThe surname Fabert was first found in Bavaria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Fabert familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fabert research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1552, 1652, 1660, 1687, 1695, 1715, 1721, 1745, 1756, 1757 and 1760 are included under the topic Early Fabert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fabert Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Fabert include Faber, Fabert, Fabers, Faeber, Fabricius (Latin) and others. Early Notables of the Fabert familyProminent among members of the name Fabert in this period include Heinrich Faber (d. 1552), who was an important theorist and music historian; Kaspar Faber of Nuremberg founded the Faber lead-pencil manufacturing dynasty in 1760.
John Faber the Elder (1660?-1721), was a draughtsman and mezzotint engraver, a native of the Hague, born about 1660, is usually stated to have settled in England about 1687, bringing with...
Another 65 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Fabert Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Fabert familyEuropean migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Faberts to arrive in North America, and among them were: Hans Faber, who came to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1712; Frantz Nicolaus Faber came to Philadelphia in 1749; and Joseph Faber came to New England in 1635. Anton Faber, aged 32.
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