Belestede History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Belestede family

Early History of the Belestede family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Belestede research. Another 240 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1273 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Belestede History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Belestede Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Belestede were recorded, including Belstead, Bellstead, Bestede, Belsted, Bellsted, Bellestede and many more.

Early Notables of the Belestede family

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Migration of the Belestede family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Belestede family emigrate to North America: W. Belstead, who arrived in San Francisco in 1852.