Border History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe history of the name Border dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from a member of the family who worked as a cottager or someone who was a tenant. Early Origins of the Border familyThe surname Border was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Border familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Border research. Another 150 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1201, 1296, 1349, 1369, 1570 and 1647 are included under the topic Early Border History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Border Spelling VariationsOnly recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Border has undergone many spelling variations, including Border, Borders, Boarder, Bordere, Bowrder, Bordder and many more. Early Notables of the Border familyNotables of this surname at this time include:
Border RankingIn the United States, the name Border is the 11,738th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Border were among those contributors: Border Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Border Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Border Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Border Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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