Golfax History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Golfax family

Early History of the Golfax family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Golfax research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1221, 1274, 1511, 1550, 1869 and 1873 are included under the topic Early Golfax History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Golfax Spelling Variations

Before 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 Golfax were recorded, including Colfox, Coolefox, Colvox, Colefax, Colfax, Cofax, Golfax and many more.

Early Notables of the Golfax family

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Migration of the Golfax family

To 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 Golfax family emigrate to North America: S. Colefax who arrived in New York in 1822.