| ![Show Contents]() Greenleaves History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Greenleaves surname was a nickname for someone who "dressed in green leaves, representing a wild-man in public pageants." 1 or in some cases, "a character in the pageants of Robin Hood." 2 Early Origins of the Greenleaves familyThe surname Greenleaves was first found in Suffolk, where an Adam Grenelefe was listed in 1327 in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk. Later John Grenelefe was recorded in Sheffield in 1441 and later again, Thomas Grenelefe was listed in Norfolk in 1577. As a twist, we note William Leafgrene in the Assize Rolls for Kent in 1317. 3 The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 include an entry for Johannes de Grenelef et Lora uxor ejus, spicer 4 and in Somerset, Elen Grenelef was listed there 1 Edward III (in the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 5 The family "has become strong in America," as early Hotten's Lists of Emigrants records "William Greenlefe sailed from Gravesend in 1635 for St. Christopher's' and Robert Greenleafe went so early as 1610, and settled in Virginia, married, and left children. " 6 Early History of the Greenleaves familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Greenleaves research. Another 24 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1441, 1577 and 1635 are included under the topic Early Greenleaves History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Greenleaves Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Greenleaves has been spelled many different ways, including Greenleaf, Greenleef, Greenleaves and others. Early Notables of the Greenleaves familyMore information is included under the topic Early Greenleaves Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Greenleaves migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Greenleavess to arrive in North America:
Greenleaves Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- A. Greenleaves, aged 26, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Prins Willem I" in 1892 7
Greenleaves Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Norman Greenleaves, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Thor Odland" in 1956 7
| Greenleaves migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Greenleaves Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Greenleaves, aged 32, who arrived in Bluff, Australia aboard the ship "Mararoa" in 1887 8
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
- Hotten, John Camden (ed), The original lists of persons of quality; emigrants; religious exiles; political rebels; serving men sold for a term of years; apprentices; children stolen; maidens pressed; and others who went from Great Britain to the American plantations 1600-1700.New York: J. W. Bouton, 1874, Digital
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx
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