The surname Kaelber was first found in Saxony, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The family became prominent as many branches founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.
Early History of the Kaelber family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kaelber research. Another 236 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1761, 1783, 1843, 1857 and 1867 are included under the topic Early Kaelber History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Kaelber Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kalb, Kalbe, Kalben, Kalber, Kaelble (Swabia), Kaelbel, Kaelber, Kaelb, Kelb, Kelbe, Kelber, Kelben, Kaelbe, Kaelben, Kalbhen, Calb, Calbe and many more.
Early Notables of the Kaelber family
Charlotte von Kalb (1761-1843), who became famous for her relationships to prominent German writers and as a writer in her own right. Born Fraeulein Marschalk von Ostheim, she was married in 1783 to Heinrich von Kalb, a German officer in French service, garrisoned at Landau. She was later romantically involved with Friedrich Schiller... Another 53 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kaelber Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Kaelber family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Jerige Kelb, who came to Philadelphia in 1727. Martin Calb arrived in Philadelphia in 1728; while Martin Kalb settled in Philadelphia County in 1734. Johann Conrad Kalb came to Canada with the United Empire Loyalists in 1783.
