Boydall History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The Anglo-Saxon name Boydall comes from the family having resided in Cheshire, where it is believed they took their name from the place-name Boydell, which most people believe was located in Norfolk.

Early Origins of the Boydall family

The surname Boydall was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Boydall family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boydall research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1150, 1450 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Boydall History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boydall Spelling Variations

Boydall 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: Boydell, Boydall and others.

Early Notables of the Boydall family

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Migration of the Boydall family to Ireland

Some of the Boydall family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 33 words (2 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 Boydall 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 Boydalls to arrive on North American shores: Thomas Boydell who settled in Massachusetts in 1634.