Spam> Family houses, castles and historical sites

Hello List,

I recently distributed genealogy information to relatives. A well-traveled
cousin responded by asking me where the family castle is (or was). Family castle--would there be such a thing? I've seen our surname in German heraldry books, though we probably don't descend from those people. I don't think that matters to my cousin; he would just like to visit any historical site associated with our family name. How would I find the answer to his question?

Thanks,
Janet

While there are many castles and other types of estate houses, the
vast majority of the population simply worked the fields so that the
1% could live well. Nothing much changes over the centuries but if you
gave the name you are trying to associate with nobility perhaps this
list could help.
Fred