Aspill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Aspill is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Aspall, a parish near Debenham in the county of Suffolk.

Early Origins of the Aspill family

The surname Aspill was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Aspill family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aspill 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 Aspill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Aspill Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Aspill has been spelled many different ways, including Aspall, Aspell, Asphal, Aspal, Asspall, Aspill and many more.

Early Notables of the Aspill family

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Aspill migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Aspills to arrive in North America:

Aspill Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John and James Aspill, who sailed to Delaware in 1785