Show ContentsBlachebierd History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The earliest origins of the Blachebierd surname date from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name reveals that an early member was a man with a black beard.

Early Origins of the Blachebierd family

The surname Blachebierd was first found in Hampshire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest.

Early History of the Blachebierd family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blachebierd research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1206, 1273, 1275, 1279, 1379, 1397, 1399, 1612 and 1721 are included under the topic Early Blachebierd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blachebierd Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Blachebierd are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Blachebierd include: Blackbeard, Blackbird, Blachebiert, Blacberd, Blakeberd, Blakebird and many more.

Early Notables of the Blachebierd family

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Migration of the Blachebierd family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Blachebierd or a variant listed above: a number of settlers who migrated to the New World and contributed to the development of North American society.



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