Boycott History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestry of the name Boycott dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the family lived in Boycott, an estate in the county of Salop. Early Origins of the Boycott familyThe surname Boycott 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 Boycott familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boycott research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1800, 1832, 1880 and 1897 are included under the topic Early Boycott History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boycott 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 Boycott have been found, including Boycott, Boycotte, Boykett, Bowcott and others. Early Notables of the Boycott familyDistinguished members of the family include
Migration of the Boycott family to IrelandSome of the Boycott family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Boycott Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Boycott Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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