Stockhouse History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Stockhouse familyThe surname Stockhouse was first found in Hessen, Hanover, Westphalia, and Saxony, where the name Stockhausen was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. This widespread name has been traced to the castle of the same name on the Ruhr river, and it would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Stockhouse familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stockhouse research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1804 is included under the topic Early Stockhouse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stockhouse Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Stockhausen, Stockhauser, Stockhaus, Stokhausen, Stochhausen, Stockho and many more. Early Notables of the Stockhouse familyMore information is included under the topic Early Stockhouse Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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: Stockhouse Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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