Barnicott History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Barnicott familyThe surname Barnicott was first found in Devonshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1279 when Thomas de Bernecot from Deven branched to Oxfordshire and held estates. Early History of the Barnicott familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barnicott research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1297, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Barnicott History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Barnicott Spelling VariationsThe 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. Barnicott has been spelled many different ways, including Barnicutt, Barnicott, Barnicot, Barnicoat, Barnicote, Barnecut, Barnecutt, Barnycott, Barneycott, Barricutt and many more. Early Notables of the Barnicott familyMore information is included under the topic Early Barnicott Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Barnicott Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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