Mellowship History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

The name Mellowship belongs to the early history of Britain, it's origins lie with the Anglo-Saxons. It is a product of their having lived in the settlement of Millichope in the county of Shropshire. The surname Mellowship belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Mellowship family

The surname Mellowship was first found in Shropshire where the surname is associated with the village of Millichope. The village of Millichope, a Norman spelling of the Anglo-Saxon Melicope, was held in 1086 by Helgot from Earl Roger, a companion of King William.

Early History of the Mellowship family

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Mellowship Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Mellowship include Millichamp, Millichap, Millenchop, Millcamp, Mellcamp, Mellencamp, Millcomp, Milcamp, Milcomp, Millicamp, Millicomp, Millichope and many more.

Early Notables of the Mellowship family

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Migration of the Mellowship family to Ireland

Some of the Mellowship 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.

Mellowship migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Mellowship Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William Mellowship, aged 41, a brickmaker, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Fitzjames"
George Mellowship, aged 14, a brick maker, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Fitzjames"
Henry Mellowship, aged 16, a brick maker, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Fitzjames"