German peasants

German peasants historically were rural farmers and laborers who worked the land, often living under feudal or early modern social structures. They cultivated crops, raised livestock, and produced goods primarily for local communities and their own subsistence. Their lives were shaped by agricultural cycles, social obligations, and limited economic mobility. In medieval and early modern Germany, peasants played a vital role in sustaining society, yet often faced hardships such as heavy taxation, land restrictions, and lack of political power. Over time, their conditions evolved, especially with land reforms and modernization, helping shift rural populations toward other occupations.