| ![Show Contents]() Double History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Double familyThe surname Double was first found in Norfolk 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 year 1273 when Hamo and William Dobel held estates in that county. Early History of the Double familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Double research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1327, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Double History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Double Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Double, Doble, Doubel, Dobell, Doubble, Doubble and many more. Early Notables of the Double familyMore information is included under the topic Early Double Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Double migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Double Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Double, English convict from Suffolk, who was transported aboard the "Agincourt" on July 6, 1844, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 1
| Double migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Double Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Miss Eliza Ann Double, (b. 1858), aged 4 months, Scottish settler from Perth travelling from London aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st January 1859 2
- Mrs. Sarah Double, (b. 1821), aged 37, Scottish settler from Perth travelling from London aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st January 1859 2
- Mr. William Double, (b. 1821), aged 37, Scottish labourer from Perth travelling from London aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st January 1859 2
- Miss Caroline Double, (b. 1848), aged 10, Scottish settler from Perth travelling from London aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st January 1859 2
- Miss Emily Double, (b. 1850), aged 8, Scottish settler from Perth travelling from London aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st January 1859 2
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Double (post 1700) | + |
- William F. Double (b. 1910), American Republican politician, Automobile worker; Lawyer; Member of Wisconsin State Assembly from Milwaukee County 17th District, 1939-44 3
- Thomas E. Double (b. 1866), American Republican politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Presque Isle District, 1905-08 3
- Barbara Turner Double, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1960 3
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Double migration to Australia 
Double migration to New Zealand 
