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![Show Contents]() Ziebert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Ziebert family. Ziebert is a local name, first used as a surname for someone who lived in Bavaria and Hessen, where this family became an important contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Early Origins of the Ziebert familyThe surname Ziebert was first found in Bavaria and Hessen, where this family name became an important contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Siebold became an integral part of that turbulent region, forming alliances with other families within the feudal nation. Early History of the Ziebert familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ziebert research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1801, 1816 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Ziebert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ziebert Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Ziebert include Siebold, Sibbald, Siebel, Sieble, Siebelt, Siebald, Sieboldt, Siebolt, Sieboltt, Sibbalt, Sibbaltt, Siebeld, Siebeltt, Siebalt and many more. Early Notables of the Ziebert familyProminent among members of the name Ziebert in this period include the Siebolds of Wuerzburg, who were renowned for their contributions to medical surgery in the nineteenth century; Carl Caspar Siebold was one of the most famous German surgeons of the time, and...
Another 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ziebert Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ziebert 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 Zieberts to arrive in North America, and among them were: John Sieble, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751. Peter Sieboldt came to Pennsylvania in 1803; Mary Sibbald came to California in 1853; Paul Siebald came to Allegheny Count, Pa. in 1855.
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