Briffett History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Briffett is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It was a name given to a person who was the Brevetour or private clerk. This person would write brevets for his lord, as well as write down household expenses. Early Origins of the Briffett familyThe surname Briffett was first found in Cambridgeshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Briffett familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Briffett research. Another 215 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1221, 1275, 1285, 1327, 1357 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Briffett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Briffett Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Briffett include Breviter, Brevitor, Brevetur, Brevetor, Brefeter, Breftour and many more. Early Notables of the Briffett familyMore information is included under the topic Early Briffett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Briffett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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