The Anglo-Saxon name Elwer comes from its first bearer, who was a person who is noble or bright. The surname Elwer is derived from the Saxon personal name Aethel-berht. According to ancient Anglo-Saxon history Aethelbert who was the King of Kent from 860 to 866 AD, had bloodties to the Saxon invaders of the 4th century.
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Early Origins of the Elwer family
The surname Elwer was first found in Kent where they held a family seat from very ancient times. The name is descended from the Saxon Aethel-berht meaning "the noble and brilliant one." Aethelbert was the King of Kent in England from 860 to 866 A.D. and was descended from the original Saxon invaders in the 4th century.
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Early History of the Elwer family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elwer research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200 and 1281 are included under the topic Early Elwer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Elwer Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Elwer has been spelled many different ways, including Albertson, Albert, Alberton, Alberts and others.
Early Notables of the Elwer family
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Migration of the Elwer family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Elwers to arrive in North America: Michael Albert who arrived in Lancaster, Pa. in 1719; Henry Albert settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1798; Adam Albert settled in Philadelphia in 1738.
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