| ![Show Contents]() Embling History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Embling is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the name of an ancestor as in the 'son of Emelin,' popularly Emlin and (with intrusive b) Emblin. Emblem is an imitative corruption. 1 Early Origins of the Embling familyThe surname Embling was first found in Dorset where the first on record was found in the Domesday Book of 1086. It was there that we found Anschitil filius Ameline. 2 Over a century later, Godefridus filius Emeline was listed in Winton, Hampshire in 1115. A few years later, John Emelin was listed in Suffolk in 1208 and later again, Geoffrey Amelyn was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296. 3 Early History of the Embling familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Embling research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1115, 1296, 1455, 1487, 1651, 1652, 1662, 1663, 1697, 1741 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Embling History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Embling Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Embling have been found, including Emblem, Emblin, Embling, Emlyn, Amblin, Amlin, Emeline, Emline, Emley, Emlam and many more. Early Notables of the Embling familyDistinguished members of the family include - Thomas Emlyn (1663-1741), first Unitarian minister in England, born at Stamford, Lincolnshire, 27 May 1663. "The register of St. Michael's, Stamford, has the entry 'June 11th, Thomas, son of Silvester...
 Embling migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Embling, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were :
Embling Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- George Embling, aged 53, who landed in America from Wisbech Lane, in 1905
| Contemporary Notables of the name Embling (post 1700) | + |
- Thomas Embling (1814-1893), English-born, Australian doctor who heralded the humane treatment of inmates in asylums; in Melbourne he set about reforming the Yarra Bend Asylum
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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Embling migration to the United States 
