Blakenell History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Blakenell familyThe surname Blakenell was first found in Buckinghamshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire and held a family seat at Wing. Early History of the Blakenell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blakenell research. Another 140 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1139, 1429, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1533 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Blakenell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blakenell Spelling VariationsBlakenell 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. Spelling variants included: Blacknall, Blacknell, Blackenall, Blackenhall, Blakenall, Blakenell, Blakenell, Blacknole, Blacknoll and many more. Early Notables of the Blakenell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blakenell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Blakenell familyIn 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 Blakenells to arrive on North American shores: Oscar W. Blacknall, aged 61, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1914; and Ruby Blacknall, aged 43, who arrived at Ellis Island from N.Y. City, in 1922.
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