Melard History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Melard is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It is a name for someone who worked as a miller or the keeper of a mill. The surname Melard is derived from the Old English word mylenweard. This name is common in the southern and western counties; elsewhere, the form Milner predominates. The "mill-ward" was the keeper of the mill having derived from the Middle English words "melle, mulle, and mulne." 1 2 Early Origins of the Melard familyThe surname Melard was first found in Derbyshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Melard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Melard research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1430, 1488 and 1502 are included under the topic Early Melard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Melard Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Melard are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Melard include: Milward, Milwood and others. Early Notables of the Melard familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Melard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Melard family to IrelandSome of the Melard 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.
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Melard or a variant listed above: Melard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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