Abrell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Abrell family

Early History of the Abrell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Abrell research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1081, 1139, 1140, 1159, 1419, 1437, 1442, 1443, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1532, 1545 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Abrell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Abrell Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Abrell 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. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Abrell include: Abrahhall, Abrahal, Abbrahall, Abrehall, Abrehal, Abrahale, Abrell, Abbrell, Ebrell and many more.

Early Notables of the Abrell family

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Migration of the Abrell family

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 Abrell or a variant listed above: Richard Abrahall, who arrived in Maryland between 1655-1658; Robert Abrahall in Virginia between 1659 and 1660; Robert Abrahall was recorded in Virginia in 1681.