The roots of this English name predate the Norman invasion of 1066. It comes from the Old English name "Adelweard," which existed before surnames came into usage in Britain. The name is composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "ward," meaning "guard."
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Early Origins of the Eylward family
The surname Eylward was first found in Suffolk, where a Godric filius Aeilwardi was living in 1095.
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Early History of the Eylward family
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Eylward Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Aylward, Ailward, Eylward and others.
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Early Notables of the Eylward family
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Migration of the Eylward family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Catharine Aylward, who arrived in Baltimore in 1826; Michael Aylward, who arrived in Baltimore in 1826; Bridget Aylward, who was on record in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1829.
Contemporary Notables of the name Eylward (post 1700)
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Mike Eylward (b. 1979), American Major League Baseball first baseman, third baseman and outfielder drafted by the Anaheim Angels in 2001
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