Hennekare History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Hennekare family

Early History of the Hennekare family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hennekare research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1273 is included under the topic Early Hennekare History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hennekare Spelling Variations

Hennekare has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Hennekare have been found, including Hanker, Hancker, Hanekere, Hanekare, De Hanacre and others.

Early Notables of the Hennekare family

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Migration of the Hennekare family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Hennekares to arrive on North American shores: Christopher Hancker, who sailed to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1752 and William Hanker, also to Philadelphia in 1813.