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Doves or Deafness? The Surprising Meanings Behind the Daub Surname

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

🕊️ What’s in a Name? The Meaning of the Daub Surname 🧏 As genealogists, we spend years tracking dates, locations, and church book pages. But sometimes, it is incredibly rewarding to pause and look closely at the very words our … Continue reading →

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Schönlaub Family of Minfeld, Germany. A Censor, A Mayor, A Collector (and Murder Victim), A Lawyer/Court Judge, and an Innkeeper.

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Minfeld is the homeland of the Schönlaub family. It is in Minfeld that, up until the early 1900s, most people with the surname were located. It was also found in smaller numbers in the nearby villages and towns of Kandel, … Continue reading →

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