Shober History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the distinguished surname Shober lie in the kingdom of Bavaria. The name is derived from the Old Germanic word "schober," a medieval term for a barn or a stretch of land. Thus, the name would have been originally borne by the owner of a "schober." Early Origins of the Shober familyThe surname Shober was first found in the agricultural areas, where tracts of land (schobers) were rented out by ranchers. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Leutolt der Schober, who was living in the Bavarian town of Hohenstein in 1289. The young Shober family was instrumental in the development of early Bavarian society, playing an important role in the medieval history of the region. Early History of the Shober familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shober research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1289, 1531, 1559, 1598, 1670, 1739, 1798 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Shober History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Shober Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Shobe, Shober, Schober, Schobe and others. Early Notables of the Shober familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Shober Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Shober Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Shober Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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