Bleasdale Surname HistoryIt is supposed that the Bleasdale surnames is habitational, deriving from the name of the village of Bleasdale in Lancashire, England. Early Origins of the Bleasdale familyThe surname Bleasdale was first found in Lancashire 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 year 1550 when John Bleasdale held estates in Lancashire. The name is believed to be descended from St.Blaise, patron saint of wool combers. The addition of the 'dale' or 'dell' is possessive and typical of many Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumberland family names. Early History of the Bleasdale familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bleasdale research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1616 and 1671 are included under the topic Early Bleasdale History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bleasdale Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Bleasdale have been found, including Bleasdale, Bleasdell, Bleasdaile, Blaisdell, Blaisdale, Blesdil, Blesdill, Bleas, Blazey, Blazy, Blease, Blazdell, Blazdill, Blazedell and many more. Early Notables of the Bleasdale familyDistinguished members of the family include
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Bleasdale Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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