Lines Carinthia-Styria
? > Kärnterisch-Steirische Linie ?
Early laurels in the valleys of the Eastern Alps
Probable link
Already in the 15th century the name Lorber appeared here in the south of today's Austria. Since the Bamberg Hochstift already had possessions in Carinthia and Styria in the Middle Ages, their origin is from the Lorbers Franconia
conceivable. More detailed research is still pending.
Possible progenitor
It is still unclear whether all Lorbers in the Carinthia region, Styria and today's northern Slovenia can be traced back to a common progenitor.
Thomas and Dorothe Lorber were already mentioned in 1466 when they sold a farm in Wurdach near Klagenfurt. At that time the small village was owned by the Hollenburgs, who are said to have connections to the Bishop of Bamberg.
According to rumors so far unconfirmed, a blacksmith named Lorber was already recorded in Arnfels in the 14th century.
At the time of the first church records in the 17th century, the name was already scattered across several settlement areas in the region. Given the almost 200 years in between, a connection is conceivable. But still needs evidence.
Werdegang
The priorities of early settlement are ...
... on the one hand the area around Klagenfurt between Sankt Veit an der Glan and the river Drau, > see Carinthian branches
... on the other hand, the valley on both sides of the Mur in southern Styria down to the Windische Bühnen in today's Slovenia. > see South Styrian branches
Outstanding biographies
- Since the early days of this line required further research, these names are still waiting to be discovered. However, since it left several place names, especially in Carinthia (the Lorberhof north of Klagenfurt, the hill Lorberkogel in Althofen or the street name Lorbersteig in Krumpendorf am Wörthersee), a certain meaning is not improbable.
Spread today
Bis heute findet sich der Name recht häufig in der Region. Näheres dazu können Sie unter "Kärnter Ast" und "Südsteirischer Ast" nachlesen.
The article in the family magazine Laurus
This branch was also covered in the family magazine "Laurus" in 2014. The corresponding article can be downloaded here (PDF in German).
Do not be surprised about deviations from the above text. The article reflects the state of research from 2014. In contrast, the text on the homepage is up to date with family research.
Do not be surprised about deviations from the above text. The article reflects the state of research from 2014. In contrast, the text on the homepage is up to date with family research.
Sources:
- State Archives of Carinthia
- State Archives of Styria