Fluke History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsFluke is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a streaked or dappled element. The surname Fluke originally derived from the Old English word Fleck. Early Origins of the Fluke familyThe surname Fluke was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066. Early History of the Fluke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fluke research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1605, 1650, 1657, 1679 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Fluke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fluke Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Fluke were recorded, including Fleck, Flecke, Flegg, Flack, Flacks, Flick and many more. Early Notables of the Fluke familyMore information is included under the topic Early Fluke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Fluke family to IrelandSome of the Fluke family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Fluke family emigrate to North America: Fluke Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Fluke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Fluke Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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: Fluke Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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