Show ContentsBullivent History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Bullivent is a name whose history is entwined with the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It was a name for a person who was referred to as the bon enfant, and is equivalent to the English Goodchild.

Early Origins of the Bullivent family

The surname Bullivent was first found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bullivent family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bullivent research. Another 177 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1207, 1279, 1332, 1349, 1369, 1472, 1524, 1540 and 1707 are included under the topic Early Bullivent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bullivent Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Bullivent were recorded, including Bonyfant, Bonifant, Bonenfant, Bonenfand, Bonefant, Bon Effaunt, Bonyfaunt, Bolyvaunt, Bonyvant and many more.

Early Notables of the Bullivent family

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Migration of the Bullivent family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Bullivent family emigrate to North America: a number of settlers who arrived in the New World by the 19th century.



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