Kabel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Germany

The Kabel surname is generally thought to come from the Middle High German word "kübel" meaning a "vat," or "barrel." As such it was an occupational name for a cooper, or barrel maker.

Early Origins of the Kabel family

The surname Kabel was first found in Winterthur, Swtzerland, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs.

Early History of the Kabel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kabel research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1803, 1826 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Kabel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kabel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kuebler, Kiebler, Kuebel, Kuebeler, Kubler, Kubeler, Kubele, Kubel, Kubbel, Kubber, Kuber, Kueber, Kiebele, Kobel, Kobeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Kabel family

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Kabel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kabel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Kabel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Johan Michel Kabel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Nickolaus Kabel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1767 1

Kabel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Peter Kabel, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1832 1
Philip Kabel, who landed in Portland, Me in 1834 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Kabel (post 1700) +

Todd K. Kabel (1965-2021), Canadian Thoroughbred horse racing jockey who had over 3,200 career wins

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)