Shreibers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Shreibers

What does the name Shreibers mean?

The ancestral home of the Shreibers family is in the German state of Bavaria. The name Shreibers is an occupational hereditary surname, a type of surname that was taken from a word describing or common to the profession of the original bearer. It is a name for a clerk. The name Shreibers is derived from the German word "schreiben," which means "to write" and was itself derived from the German word "schriben", and the Old German word "scriban." The Latin word "scribere" also means to write and could be a root word of this distinguished surname.

Early Origins of the Shreibers family

The surname Shreibers was first found in northern Germany, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later be associated with noble families of great influence, having many distinguished branches, and becoming noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Shreibers family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shreibers research. Another 238 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1758, 1763, 1784, 1791, 1805, 1810, 1839 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Shreibers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Shreibers Spelling Variations

One 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 Shreibers include Schreyber, Schreybers, Schreibers, Shriber, Shreyber and many more.

Early Notables of the Shreibers family

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Migration of the Shreibers family

Many Germans emigrated across the Atlantic to seek better lives in North America. This great migration began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century. Resettlement was particularly attractive to those from Westphalia as a means of escape from poverty and religious persecution. For many Westphalian farmers, the chance to own one's own land was also a major incentive. The process of the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlements centered around Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Among them were: Albertus Schreiber, who arrived in New York City in 1709-1710; A number of Schreibers arrived in Philadelphia in 1725; including Anna Catharina Schreiber, Anna Maria Schreiber, Henrich Schreiber, Wilhelmina Schreiber, and Johann Christian Schreiber. More arrived in Philadelphia in 1733.