Midwinter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Midwinter family

The surname Midwinter was first found in Berkshire, 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 year 1188 when John Midwinter held lands.

Early History of the Midwinter family

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Midwinter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Midwinter, Midwynter, Midewinter and others.

Early Notables of the Midwinter family

Distinguished members of the family include

the Midwinter family of Devon

Midwinter migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Midwinter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. John Midwinter, aged 23, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Josephine" in 1830 1
Miss Sarah Midwinter, aged 25, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Arab" in 1835 1
Miss Elizabeth Midwinter, aged 16, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Arab" in 1835 1
Mr. John Midwinter, aged 20, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Gondola" in 1836 1
Mr. Jno Midwinter, aged 24, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Queen of the West" in 1850 1
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Midwinter migration to Australia +

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

Midwinter Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Miss A. M. Midwinter, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Orcades" in 1921 2
Miss L. Midwinter, who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Osterley" in 1921 2
Mr. P. G. Midwinter, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Balranald" in 1923 2
Mr. Ernest Midwinter, who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Benalla" in 1924 2
Mr. George Midwinter, who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Asturais" in 1952 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Midwinter (post 1700) +

Professor Eric Charles Midwinter (b. 1932), English academic, author and social historian
John Edwin Midwinter OBE FRS FREng (1938-2021), British electrical engineer and professor, who was President of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (now IET) from 2000 to 2001
William "Billy" Evans Midwinter (1851-1890), Australian (English born) cricketer who played Test matches for both nations

Citations +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia Retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx