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![Show Contents]() Bulwar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Bulwar is a name of ancient Norman origin. It arrived in England with the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Bulwar family lived in Norfolk where they were established since the early Middle Ages. Early Origins of the Bulwar familyThe surname Bulwar was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Wood Dalling. the first Lord being that of Torold de Dalling. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, having prevailed over King Harold, granted most of Britain to his many victorious Barons. It was not uncommon to find a Baron, or a Bishop, with 60 or more Lordships scattered throughout the country. These he gave to his sons, nephews and other junior lines of his family and they became known as under-tenants. They adopted the Norman system of surnames which identified the under-tenant with his holdings so as to distinguish him from the senior stem of the family. After many rebellious wars between his Barons, Duke William, commissioned a census of all England to determine in 1086, settling once and for all, who held which land. He called the census the Domesday Book, 1 indicating that those holders registered would hold the land until the end of time. Hence, the family name claims direct descendency from Peter de Valognes, a Norman Baron with many vassals, who held as an under-tenant from William de Warenne, the latter, from whom the Dukes of Warwick are descended. Early History of the Bulwar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bulwar research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1606 and 1656 are included under the topic Early Bulwar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bulwar Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Bulwer, Bulwere, Bulwar, Bullwer, Bullwar and others. Early Notables of the Bulwar familyAnother 42 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bulwar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Bulwar migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Bulwar Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Joshua Bulwar, aged 18, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Oriental,"
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Adversis Major
Motto Translation: Greater than adversity.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
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Bulwar migration to Australia 
