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The ancestors of the Harwin family brought their name to England in the wave of migration after the Norman Conquest of 1066. They lived in Normandy, France. The Normans frequently used the name of their estate in Normandy as part of their name.The family name Harwin was brought to England after the Norman Conquest, when William the Conqueror gave his friends and relatives most of the land formerly owned by Anglo-Saxon aristocrats.

Early Origins of the Harwin family

The surname Harwin was first found in Normandy, where Herluin was Vicomte of Conteville. This family is linked through marriage to William the Conqueror who established the Plantagenet rule of England.

Early History of the Harwin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harwin research. Another 122 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1086 and 1273 are included under the topic Early Harwin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Harwin Spelling Variations

A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Herlwin, Herluin, Hurlin, Herlewin, Herling, Hurling, Hirwin, Erlewyn, Erlwin, Harlewyn and many more.

Early Notables of the Harwin family

More information is included under the topic Early Harwin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Australia Harwin migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Harwin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • John Harwin, aged 18, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Epaminondas" 1
  1. South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) EPAMINONDAS 1852. Retrieved www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/epaminondas1852.shtml
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