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Early Origins of the Mant family

The surname Mant was first found in Yorkshire 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 lands.

Early History of the Mant family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mant research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Mant History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mant Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Mant include Mantaby, Mant, Mantabey, Mantebey and others.

Early Notables of the Mant family

Distinguished members of the family include

  • the Mantaby family of Yorkshire


New Zealand Mant migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Mant Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • George Mant, aged 39, a farm labourer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Berar" in 1875
  • Emma Mant, aged 39, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Berar" in 1875
  • Ellen Mant, aged 8, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Berar" in 1875
  • Mary Mant, aged 6, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Berar" in 1875
  • Elsie Mant, aged 2, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Berar" in 1875
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


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