The origins of the Baggins surname date from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name originated with an early member who was a person who was a peddler, or great traveler. It denotes one who on his travels carried a bag, a pack or a bundle.
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Early Origins of the Baggins family
The surname Baggins was first found in Norfolk, at Gaywood, a parish, in the union and hundred of Freebridge-Lynn. "Gaywood Hall, the seat of Richard Bagge, Esq., occupies the site of a palace erected by John Grey, Bishop of Norwich; and part of the moat by which the old building was surrounded is still remaining." 1
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Early History of the Baggins family
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Baggins Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Baggins has been recorded under many different variations, including Bagg, Bag, Bagge, Beag, Baigg, Baggey, Baggy and many more.
Early Notables of the Baggins family
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Migration of the Baggins family to Ireland
Some of the Baggins family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Baggins family
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Baggins or a variant listed above: Bert Bagg settled in New York State in 1664.
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