Huntbyck History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the Huntbyck surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in a now-lost settlement called Huntbach. Early Origins of the Huntbyck familyThe surname Huntbyck was first found in Staffordshire, where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Huntbyck familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Huntbyck research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1639, 1700 and 1705 are included under the topic Early Huntbyck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Huntbyck Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Huntbyck include Huntbach, Huntbachs, Huntbaches, Huntback and many more. Early Notables of the Huntbyck familyDistinguished members of the family include John Huntbach (1639-1705), an English antiquary from Featherstone, Staffordshire. In 1700, he bought the manor of Seawall from Richard Leveson. From another line, Burke's... Migration of the Huntbyck familyA great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: bearers of the name who sailed to North America before the 20th century, where they contributed to New World society.
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