Castleton History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Castleton familyThe surname Castleton was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that county. Early History of the Castleton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Castleton research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1397, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1560, 1561 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Castleton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Castleton 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 Castleton has undergone many spelling variations, including Castleton, Castilton, Castillton, Castelton, Casselton and many more. Early Notables of the Castleton familyDistinguished members of the family include
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 Castleton were among those contributors: Castleton Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Castleton Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Castleton Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Castleton Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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