Hosfeld History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The ancestors of the name Hosfeld date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence near a stable or horse pasture. The surname is derived from the Old English words hors, which means horse, and falod, which means enclosure or field. Hosfeld may have also been given as an occupational surname to someone who worked at such a place.

Early Origins of the Hosfeld family

The surname Hosfeld was first found in Yorkshire 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.

Early History of the Hosfeld family

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Hosfeld Spelling Variations

Hosfeld has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Hosfeld have been found, including Horsfield, Horsefield, Horsford, Horseford and many more.

Early Notables of the Hosfeld family

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Migration of the Hosfeld family to Ireland

Some of the Hosfeld family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Hosfeld family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Hosfelds to arrive on North American shores: Joseph and Luke Horsefield settled in Maryland in 1774; William Horseford settled in Boston in 1633; John and Mary Horseford settled in New York in 1822..