The ancient roots of the Grubere family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Grubere was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria, where the name Gruber came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's medieval society.
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Early Origins of the Grubere family
The surname Grubere was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into several houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Otto Gruober, a Knight, lived in Austria around 1183.
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Early History of the Grubere family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grubere research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1623, 1680 and 1835 are included under the topic Early Grubere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Grubere Spelling Variations
Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Grubere include Gruber, Grueber, Gruebel, Gruebe, Grube, Grubar, Gruberer and many more.
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Early Notables of the Grubere family
Prominent among members of the name Grubere in this period include Johann Grueber (1623-1680), an Austrian Jesuit missionary and astronomer in China; Andreas Grueber, who fought with bravery against the Turks at... Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Grubere Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Grubere family
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Grubere surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Hans Henrich Gruber, he arrived in Pennsylvania in September 1732 on the ship Dragon.
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