Show ContentsBlabre History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Blabre is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a person who was a teller of secrets.

Early Origins of the Blabre family

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

Early History of the Blabre family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blabre research. Another 225 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1230, 1273, 1379, 1408, 1433, 1442, 1500 and 1803 are included under the topic Early Blabre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blabre Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Blabre have been found, including Blabber, Blaber, Blabour, Blabir, Blabre and others.

Early Notables of the Blabre family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

  • Simon Blabre, a prominent 15th century government official in Aberdeen

Migration of the Blabre family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Blabre surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: a number of settlers who arrived in the New World by the 19th century.



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