The ancestors of the Hanstead surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in Suffolk. The surname Hanstead belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxonhabitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.
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Early Origins of the Hanstead family
The surname Hanstead was first found in Sussex where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Hanstead family
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Hanstead Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Hanstead include Hemstead, Hampstead, Hempstead, Hemsted and others.
Early Notables of the Hanstead family
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Hanstead migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Hanstead Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Mr. James Hanstead, (b. 1777), aged 36, British Convict who was convicted in Essex, England for life, transported aboard the "Earl Spencer" in May 1813, arriving in New South Wales, Australia1
Hanstead migration to Australia 
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