Bocote History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The history of the Bocote family goes back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from the family living in Boycott, an estate in the county of Salop.

Early Origins of the Bocote family

The surname Bocote was first found in Salop where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest of England by Duke William n 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Bocote family

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Bocote Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Bocote include Boycott, Boycotte, Boykett, Bowcott and others.

Early Notables of the Bocote family

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Migration of the Bocote family to Ireland

Some of the Bocote family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 76 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Bocote family

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Bocote or a variant listed above: Jarvis Boykett who settled in Charles Town Massachusetts in 1637.