Hoiles History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Hoiles family

Early History of the Hoiles family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hoiles research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1609, 1654, 1672, 1741, 1742 and 1769 are included under the topic Early Hoiles History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hoiles Spelling Variations

Although there are not an extremely large number Welsh surnames, there are an inordinately large number of spelling variations of those surnames. This variety of spellings began almost immediately after the acceptance of surnames within Welsh society in the 15th century. As time progressed, these old Brythonic names were eventually were recorded in English. This process was problematic in that many of the highly inflected sounds of the native language of Wales could not be properly captured in English. Some families, however, did decide to modify their own names to indicate a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even a patriotic affiliation. The name Hoiles has seen various spelling variations: Hoyle, Hoile and others.

Early Notables of the Hoiles family

Prominent amongst the family during the late Middle Ages was Edmond Hoyle (1672-1769), English writer and authority on card games, originator of the phrase 'according to Hoyle.' "Hoyle is said to have been called to the bar. In 1741 he was living in Queen Square, London, and gave lessons on whist-playing. He also circulated a manuscript handbook, which developed into his famous 'Short Treatise on the Game of Whist,' first printed in 1742. In the early editions the author offers for a guinea to disclose the secret of his ' artificial memory which does not take off your...
Another 98 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hoiles Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Hoiles family to Ireland

Some of the Hoiles family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Hoiles family

The Welsh migration to North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries contributed greatly to its rapid development. These migrants were in search of land, work, and freedom. Those Welsh families that survived the long ocean journey were critical to the development of new industries and factories, and to the quick settlement of land. They also added to an ever-growing rich cultural heritage. A search of the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Hoiles: Jeremiah Hoyle settled in Virginia in 1638; Elizabeth Hoyle settled in Barbados in 1663; William Hoyle arrived in New York with his wife and child in 1820..