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Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of England include England, Englund, Englend and others.
First found in Norfolk where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The England were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: John England who was one of the founders of Charlestown Massachusetts in 1620; and another John England settled in Virginia in 1622; Humphrey England and his son settled in Virginia in 1636..
For more information on the last name England, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.
Suggested Readings for the name England
- Genealogies of Some England Families in America: With Miscellaneous England Marriages and Miscellaneous England Data by Charles Walter England.
- Joseph England and His Descendants: An Historical Genealogy of the England Family as Descending from Joseph England, 1680-1748: A Quaker Family of Cecil County, Maryland by Charles Walter England.
- Gordon Richard England (b. 1937), American businessman who served as the United States Deputy Secretary of Defense and twice as United States Secretary of the Navy
- Barry England (1932-2009), English novelist and playwright
- Rear Admiral Hugh England, who was highly decorated in both W. W. I and W. W. II
- Glyn England, chairman of the South Western Electricity Board
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Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist
We have researched the England family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.
Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...
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Family Crests: Timeline
Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...
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England Family Crest Products
Anniversary products for the name England. Apparel featuring the England family crest. Armorial histories for the name England. Ceramics emphasing the family crest for the name England. Clip art of all the most used heraldic pieces. Coat of Arms for the name England. Downloads with a England family crest. Family Crest for the name England. Family Tree showing the England family crest. Hand Painted Plaques showing the England family crest. Keychains with the family crest for the name England. Mouse pads with a England family crest. New Products displaying the England family crest. Packages revealing the England family crest. Plaques and Frames proudly displaying the England coat of arms. Surname Histories for the name England. Symbolism with a England coat of arms. Travel Mugs with a England family crest. |
The England Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The England 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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