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Where did the English Funnell family come from? What is the English Funnell family crest and coat of arms? When did the Funnell family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Funnell family history?
The ancestors of the name Funnell date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Funnell family lived near a place where vennel grew. Vennel was an herb used for cooking. Other sources list the name as a local name derived from the term at the vennel.
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- Known spelling variations
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- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
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It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Funnell 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. The variations of the name Funnell include: Fennell, Vennell, Venall, Fenel and others.First found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Some of the Funnell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 133 words(10 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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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 Funnell or a variant listed above:
Funnell Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Frank Funnell, aged 18, who emigrated to the United States from Sussex, in 1892
Funnell Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century
- Annie Funnell, aged 47, who emigrated to the United States from England, in 1901
- Ada Funnell, aged 26, who landed in America from Colchester, in 1903
- Herbert N. Funnell, aged 27, who landed in America from London, in 1907
- Ernest CH. Funnell, aged 29, who emigrated to America from Stamford, England, in 1908
- Henry Wm. Funnell, aged 27, who settled in America from London, England, in 1909
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The Funnell Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Funnell Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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