Show ContentsBerdewele History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Berdewele is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in Suffolk, where the family name was originally derived from the village of Bardwell.

Early Origins of the Berdewele family

The surname Berdewele was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Berdewele family

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Berdewele 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 Berdewele were recorded, including Bardwell, Bardewell, Bardwelle, Berdwell, Berdewelle, Bardwill and many more.

Early Notables of the Berdewele family

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Migration of the Berdewele 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 Berdewele family emigrate to North America: G.S. Bardwell who arrived in Ontario in 1837.



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