The name Barfalt is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived on farmland near a riverbank. The surname Barfalt 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 Barfalt family
The surname Barfalt was first found in Essex, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Barfalt family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barfalt 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 Barfalt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Barfalt 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. Barfalt has been spelled many different ways, including Barrfield, Barfield, Barfeild, Bardfield, Bardefeld, Berdefeld and many more.
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Early Notables of the Barfalt family
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Migration of the Barfalt family
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 Barfalts to arrive in North America: Thomas Barfeild, who sailed to Virginia in 1643. Ann Barfield journeyed to America in 1771.
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