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![Show Contents]() Asling History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
The name Asling was brought to England by the Normans when they conquered the country in 1066. The ancestors of the Asling family lived in Huntingdon. The name is also derived from the ancient baptismal name Ansell. That name is derived from the Germanic elements ans, meaning god, and helm, meaning protection or helmet. It derived some popularity from the fact that it was borne by a number of famous medieval churchmen. Notably, St. Anselm (c.1033-1109), the Benedictine monk was known as "the father of Scholasticism." Early Origins of the Asling familyThe surname Asling was first found in Nottinghamshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Asling familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Asling research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1086, 1273, 1390, 1399, 1551, 1557, 1725 and 1782 are included under the topic Early Asling History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Asling Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Asling has been recorded under many different variations, including Aslin, Aslen, Aslan, Asslin, Aslein, Ascelin, Asselin, Asselyn, Astlen, Aslyn, Asling and many more. Early Notables of the Asling familyMore information is included under the topic Early Asling Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Asling familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Aslings were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: John Aslein, who sailed to New York in 1811; and John Asslin, who was recorded in Ontario in 1879.
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- Clifford H. Asling, American politician, Mayor of Abilene, Kansas, 1979-80, 1984-85 1
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