Evertent History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Evertent is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in one of the places called Everton in the counties of Bedfordshire, Lancashire and Nottinghamshire. The surname Evertent 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 Evertent familyThe surname Evertent 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 Evertent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Evertent 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 Evertent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Evertent Spelling VariationsBefore 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 Evertent were recorded, including Everton, Evarton, Evirton and others. Early Notables of the Evertent familyMore information is included under the topic Early Evertent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Evertent family to IrelandSome of the Evertent family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Evertent familyTo 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 Evertent family emigrate to North America: 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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