Aspell History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Aspell first arose amongst the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from their having lived in Aspall, a parish near Debenham in the county of Suffolk. Early Origins of the Aspell familyThe surname Aspell was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Aspell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aspell research. Another 249 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1275, 1300, 1320, 1323, 1330, 1520 and 1529 are included under the topic Early Aspell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Aspell Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Aspell has appeared include Aspall, Aspell, Asphal, Aspal, Asspall, Aspill and many more. Early Notables of the Aspell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Aspell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Aspell arrived in North America very early: Aspell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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