Beccels History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Beccels belongs to the early history of Britain, it's origins lie with the Anglo-Saxons. It is a product of their having lived in or around the parish of Beckles, in the county of Suffolk. Early Origins of the Beccels familyThe surname Beccels was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Beccels familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beccels research. Another 288 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1191, 1256, 1273, 1278, 1500 and 1642 are included under the topic Early Beccels History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beccels Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Beccels include Bekell, Beckles, Beccles, Bekles, Beckle, Beccle, Beckells, Beccells and many more. Early Notables of the Beccels familyMore information is included under the topic Early Beccels Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Beccels familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Beccels were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: George Beckles who arrived in Barbados in 1680.
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