When Benedikt Aebersold was born on 18 November 1708, in Münsingen, Bern, Switzerland, his father, Niklaus Aebersold, was 46 and his mother, Maria Küng, was 19. He married Elsbeth Moser on 15 December 1730. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters.
Do you know Benedikt? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Revolution in Switzerland. Farmers in occupied territories become free citizens. Centralistic parliamentary republic according to French model. Occupation by French troops and some battles of Napoleon vs. Austria and Russia in Switzerland.
Switzerland is one of the first industrialized countries in Europe.
"Civil war brings Helvetic Republic to an end. French emperor Napoleon enforces a constitution negotiated under his ""mediation""."
Some characteristic forenames: German Hanspeter, Kurt.
Swiss German and South German: topographic or habitational name from Middle High German eber ‘wild boar’ + sol ‘wallow(ing place)’, also used in placenames. The surname Aebersold is very rare in Germany. Compare Abersold , Ebersohl , Ebersol , Ebersold , and Ebersole .
History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, among the Mennonites in the US established in the Americanized forms, especially Ebersole .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.