Snelgrave History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The ancestors of the Snelgrave surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in the location of Snellgrove found in the county of Wiltshire. Snell was a personal name that denoted one who was active and lively. Habitation names form a broad category of surnames that were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Snelgrave family

The surname Snelgrave was first found in Wiltshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, as Lords of the manor of Redlynch, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Snelgrave family

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Snelgrave 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 Snelgrave include Snelgrove, Snellgrove and others.

Early Notables of the Snelgrave family

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Migration of the Snelgrave family to Ireland

Some of the Snelgrave family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Snelgrave family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: George Snelgrove who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1840. In Newfoundland, Anne Snelgrove settled in Lower Island Cove in 1756; John Snellgrove was a sail maker in St. John's in 1794.