Eaverdint History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIn ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Eaverdint surname lived in one of the places called Everton in the counties of Bedfordshire, Lancashire and Nottinghamshire. The surname Eaverdint belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Eaverdint familyThe surname Eaverdint was first found in Lancashire, but other locals are quite possible as the name is derived from the Old English "eofor" + "tun" which meant "farmstead where the wild boars are seen." 1 Understandably this Old English expression could apply to many locals. Nevertheless, the name has two quite distinct entries in the Domesday Book of 1086: Eureton in Bedfordshire; Evreton in Nottinghamshire; and Everdone in Northamptonshire. 2 Early History of the Eaverdint familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eaverdint research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1320, 1374, 1386, 1395, 1396, 1401, 1406, 1411, 1413 and 1473 are included under the topic Early Eaverdint History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eaverdint Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Eaverdint 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 Eaverdint include: Everton, Evarton, Evirton and others. Early Notables of the Eaverdint familyMore information is included under the topic Early Eaverdint Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Eaverdint family to IrelandSome of the Eaverdint family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Eaverdint familyMany 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 Eaverdint or a variant listed above: James Everton who arrived in New Orleans in 1823; Julia Everton arrived in Boston in 1850; Harnet Everton settled in Nantucket in 1823.
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