Awlword History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Awlword name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the parish of Aldworth, in the county of Berkshire. The name of that place derives from Old English words meaning old estate or farm. Early Origins of the Awlword familyThe surname Awlword was first found in Berkshire, where this Saxon family of great antiquity held the lands and parish of Aldworth despite the Norman invasion and Conquest of 1066 by Duke William of Normandy. Early History of the Awlword familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Awlword research. Another 36 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1614, 1624, 1627, 1629, 1634, 1642, 1646, 1653, 1654, 1660, 1661, 1676, 1677, 1679, 1680, 1693, 1712, 1714 and 1775 are included under the topic Early Awlword History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Awlword Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Awlword were recorded, including Aldworth, Aldworthy, Allworth, Allworthy, Alesworth, Alworth, Alworthy and many more. Early Notables of the Awlword familyNotables of the family at this time include Robert Aldworth (died 1634), a Bristol-born English merchant and philanthropist; Richard Aldworth, an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1646 to 1653, Sheriff of Bristol in 1627 and Mayor in 1642; Richard Aldworth (c 1614-1680), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1661 to 1679; Robert Aldworth... Migration of the Awlword family to IrelandSome of the Awlword family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Awlword familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Awlword family emigrate to North America: Elizabeth Aldworth who landed in Bermuda with her brother Edward in 1635; where they started their plantations. They later moved to the mainland. Joseph and Richard arrived in 1848.
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