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Farndell is a name of ancient Anglo-Saxon origin and comes from a family once having lived by a fern-covered hill. The name is both a surname and a place-name, and is derived from the Old English elements fearn, for fern, and hyll, the word for hill. 1 Alternatively, another source notes that the surname denotes a "dweller at the Fern Slope or Corner [Old English fearn + heal(h)] for Farnhill." 2

Early Origins of the Farndell family

The surname Farndell was first found in East Cheshire at Fernhill, or at Farnhill in West Riding of Yorkshire or at Farnell Wood in Kent. Some of the first records of the name include: Richard de Farenhull in 1214; William de Fernhulle in 1263 and Hugh de la Fernhull in 1275; John de Farnhull, listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273; and William atte Farnhulle in 1298. 1

In Scotland, the name was derived from "the lands of Famell in Angus. Between 1214 and 1246 Duncan de Ferneuel witnessed charters by Malcolm, earl of Angus, and a charter of land in the territory of Kerimor to Arbroath Abbey. Meg Fernwale is recorded in Aberdeen, 1408." 3

Early History of the Farndell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Farndell research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1246 and 1379 are included under the topic Early Farndell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Farndell Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Farndell has been recorded under many different variations, including Farnell, Farnel, Farnall, Farnyll, Farnill and many more.

Early Notables of the Farndell family

More information is included under the topic Early Farndell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Australia Farndell migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Farndell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Edward Farndell, aged 21, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1859 aboard the ship "James Jardine"
  • Mary A. Farndell, aged 19, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1859 aboard the ship "James Jardine"
  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  2. Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
  3. Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
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