Kingwell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Kingwell family

The surname Kingwell was first found in Hampshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Kingwell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kingwell research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1139, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1544 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Kingwell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kingwell Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Kingwell are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Kingwell include: Kingswell, Kingwell, Kingswall, Kingwall and others.

Early Notables of the Kingwell family

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Kingwell migration to Canada +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Kingwell or a variant listed above:

Kingwell Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Peter Kingwell, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749