In ancient Anglo-SaxonEngland, the ancestors of the Bardfield surname lived on farmland near a riverbank. The surname Bardfield was originally derived from the Old English words byrde and feld, which mean riverbank and farmed land. The name was also given to those who came from Bardfield, a place in Essex.
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Early Origins of the Bardfield family
The surname Bardfield was first found in Essex, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Bardfield family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bardfield research. Another 276 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1175, 1275, 1300, 1312, 1500 and 1650 are included under the topic Early Bardfield History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Bardfield 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 Bardfield 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 Bardfield include: Barrfield, Barfield, Barfeild, Bardfield, Bardefeld, Berdefeld and many more.
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Early Notables of the Bardfield family
Distinguished members of the family include
Walter de Bardfield, a prominent 12th century landholder in Essex
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Migration of the Bardfield 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 Bardfield or a variant listed above: Thomas Barfeild, who sailed to Virginia in 1643. Ann Barfield journeyed to America in 1771.
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