Andbee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Andbee family

Early History of the Andbee family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Andbee research. Another 128 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Andbee History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Andbee 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 Andbee 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 Andbee include: Anby, Aunby, Andbie, Andby, Andelby, Aunbey, Anbey, Andbee, Anbee, Anburey and many more.

Early Notables of the Andbee family

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Migration of the Andbee 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 Andbee or a variant listed above: Lewes Anbrey aged 13 who arrived in St. Christopher in 1635.