Birchewod History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Birchewod family

Early History of the Birchewod family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Birchewod research. Another 147 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1177, 1332, 1342, 1349, 1369, 1608 and 1616 are included under the topic Early Birchewod History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Birchewod Spelling Variations

Birchewod has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Birchewod have been found, including Birchwood, Berchwood, Birchwoode, Birchwude, Birchewode and many more.

Early Notables of the Birchewod family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

• John de Birchewode, a prominent 14th century landholder in Lancashire

Migration of the Birchewod family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Birchewods to arrive on North American shores: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.