Bairdewelle History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Bairdewelle date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Bairdewelle family lived in Suffolk, where the family name was originally derived from the village of Bardwell. Early Origins of the Bairdewelle familyThe surname Bairdewelle was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Bairdewelle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bairdewelle research. Another 234 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1190, 1272, 1307, 1500 and 1637 are included under the topic Early Bairdewelle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bairdewelle Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Bairdewelle 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. The variations of the name Bairdewelle include: Bardwell, Bardewell, Bardwelle, Berdwell, Berdewelle, Bardwill and many more. Early Notables of the Bairdewelle familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bairdewelle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bairdewelle familyMany 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 Bairdewelle or a variant listed above: G.S. Bardwell who arrived in Ontario in 1837.
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