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![Show Contents]() Allyblaster History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Allyblaster was brought to England in the wave of migration that followed the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is a name for a arbalester, a person who either built or operated a 12th century variation of the medieval European crossbow named "arbalest." Derived from the Medieval French term, it actually dates back to Roman times when the crossbow was referred to as a "arcuballista." Early Origins of the Allyblaster familyThe surname Allyblaster was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat after 1066. Early History of the Allyblaster familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Allyblaster research. Another 209 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1140, 1198, 1273, 1278, 1296, 1565, 1567, 1624, 1640 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Allyblaster History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Allyblaster Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Allyblaster were recorded, including Arblaster, Arblast, Alablaster, Alabaster, Allblaster, Arbalistrius, Arbalistarius, Albalistarius, Arbelestre, Aleblaster, Allyblaster, Arbalister, Arbelaster and many more. Early Notables of the Allyblaster familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Geoffrey Arbalister, a prominent 12th century landholder in Essex; and William Alabaster (also Alablaster, Arblastier) (1567-1640), an English poet...
Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Allyblaster Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Allyblaster familyThe unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Allyblaster arrived in North America very early: who migrated to North America before the 19th century and contributed to the development of a new society.
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