The ancestors of the name Brithwel date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Brithwel family lived in the settlement of Britwell in the county of Buckinghamshire, or in the settlement of Britwell Prior, in the parish of Salome in Oxfordshire. Miles Crispin was recorded as the proprietor of the latter lands, which were then called Brutuelle, in the Domesday Book of 1086.
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Early Origins of the Brithwel family
The surname Brithwel was first found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Brithwel family
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Brithwel Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Brithwel are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Brithwel include: Brittle, Brittell, Britwell, Brutuelle, Brittewell, Brithwell and many more.
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Early Notables of the Brithwel family
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Migration of the Brithwel family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Brithwel or a variant listed above: Joseph Brittle who arrived in Maryland in 1774.
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