Sobels History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Russia

Etymology of Sobels

What does the name Sobels mean?

The Sobels surname is derived from the Polish word "sobol," which is a type of marten (the English word sable is derived from this source). It is generally considered to be a Jewish (E. Ashkenazic) name. One might expect the name to have been occupational for one who raised martens or worked with their fur, and it is quite likely that anyone in Russia working as a furrier in the era when surnames began to be used could have taken on this occupational name.

Early Origins of the Sobels family

The surname Sobels was first found in Russia, where bearers of the name were found in early times.

Early History of the Sobels family

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Sobels Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sobol, Sobel, Zobel, Sobolewski, Soboliev and many more.

Early Notables of the Sobels family

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Sobels migration to Australia +

Sobels Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Carl August Sobels, aged 45, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Hermann von Beckerath" 1

Sources +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) HERMANN VON BECKERATH 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847HermanVonBeckerath.htm