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Early Origins of the Mirth family

The surname Mirth was first found in Westmorland where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1541 when William Myrethwaite held estates in that county at Ravenstondale.

Early History of the Mirth family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mirth research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Mirth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mirth Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Murthwaite, Myrthwaite, Mirthwaite, Merthwaite, Murthwait, Myrthwait and many more.

Early Notables of the Mirth family

More information is included under the topic Early Mirth Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Mirth family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ann Murthwaite, a bonded passenger, who came to America in 1769.



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