Keber History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Keber surname is generally thought to come from the Middle High German word "kübel" meaning a "vat," or "barrel." As such it was an occupational name for a cooper, or barrel maker.

Early Origins of the Keber family

The surname Keber was first found in Winterthur, Swtzerland, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs.

Early History of the Keber family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keber research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1803, 1826 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Keber History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Keber Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kuebler, Kiebler, Kuebel, Kuebeler, Kubler, Kubeler, Kubele, Kubel, Kubbel, Kubber, Kuber, Kueber, Kiebele, Kobel, Kobeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Keber family

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Keber migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Keber Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Gabriel Keber, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1

Citations +

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)