Haverel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

When the ancestors of the Haverel family emigrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived the Old French word Avril, meaning April. The name would have initially been given to a child born in the month of April.

Early Origins of the Haverel family

The surname Haverel was first found in Gloucestershire where they were granted lands by William the Conqueror for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. They were conjecturally descended from a Norman noble, Avril, who landed with William the Conqueror.

Early History of the Haverel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haverel research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1559, 1601, 1614, 1618, 1619, 1666, 1754, 1755, 1771 and 1847 are included under the topic Early Haverel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haverel Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Haverel has been recorded under many different variations, including Averell, Averall, Avrill, Avril, Averel, Abrill and many more.

Early Notables of the Haverel family

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Migration of the Haverel family to Ireland

Some of the Haverel family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Haverel family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Haverels were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Mr. Averel, aged 36; who landed in New York State in 1820; Alexander Averell landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1866; followed by Arthur Averell in 1878.