| ![Show Contents]() Goebell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of GoebellWhat does the name Goebell mean? The Goebell family originated in Bavaria, Germany. As hereditary surnames were adopted in that area beginning in the 12th century, people were often identified by the kind of work they did. Goebell is an occupational name for a maker or dealer of "goblets" or "tankards." Further research revealed that the name is derived from the German noun "gobel," which means "drinking vessel." Early Origins of the Goebell familyThe surname Goebell was first found in Bavaria, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to its emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Goebell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goebell research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1732 and 1766 are included under the topic Early Goebell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Goebell 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 Goebell include Gobel, Gobell, Goebel, Goebell, Gobeler, Goebeler and many more. Early Notables of the Goebell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Goebell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Goebell migration to the United States | + |
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 Goebell surname or a spelling variation of the name include:
Goebell Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Conrad Goebell, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 1
- Frederic August Goebell, who landed in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1782 1
- George Goebell, who arrived in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1782 1
- Joh Wilhelm Goebell, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1786 1
- 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)
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