Fiveash History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 added many new elements to an already vibrant culture. Among these were thousands of new names. The Fiveash family lived in Wiltshire, at the manor Viveash.

Early Origins of the Fiveash family

The surname Fiveash was first found in Wiltshire where they were Lords of the manor Viveash from early times, after the Norman Conquest in 1066. They were believed to be of Norman origin.

Early History of the Fiveash family

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Fiveash Spelling Variations

Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Vivash, Viveash, Vivish, Fiveash and others.

Early Notables of the Fiveash family

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Fiveash migration to the United States +

Many English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain at this time. Unfortunately, many English families made the trip to the New World under extremely harsh conditions. Overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the stormy Atlantic. Despite these hardships, many of the families prospered and went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the United States and Canada. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Fiveash or a variant listed above:

Fiveash Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Francis Fiveash, who settled in Virginia in 1639

Fiveash migration to Australia +

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

Fiveash Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Robert Archibald Fiveash, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Planter" in 1839 1
William Fiveash, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Planter" in 1839 1
Emma Fiveash, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Panama" in 1850 2
George Fiveash, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Panama" in 1850 2
Henry Fiveash, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Panama" in 1850 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Fiveash (post 1700) +

Chad Fiveash, American Peabody Award winning producer and writer, known for his work in Switched at Birth (2011-2014) and The Vampire Diaries (2014-2016)
Nick Fiveash, British production manager, known for Roland Rat: The Series (1986)

Citations +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) PLANTER 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839Planter.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) PANAMA 1850. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850Panama.gif