Show ContentsBlagebeard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The ancestors of the Blagebeard family lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Blagebeard was a name given to a man with a black beard.

Early Origins of the Blagebeard family

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

Early History of the Blagebeard family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blagebeard 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 Blagebeard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blagebeard Spelling Variations

Blagebeard 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 Blagebeard have been found, including Blackbeard, Blackbird, Blachebiert, Blacberd, Blakeberd, Blakebird and many more.

Early Notables of the Blagebeard family

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Migration of the Blagebeard 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 Blagebeards to arrive on North American shores: a number of settlers who migrated to the New World and contributed to the development of North American society.



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