The surname Naveley was first found in Nottingham 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 13th century when they held estates in that shire. They are believed to be a branch of the distinguished Neville Earls of the north country.
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Early History of the Naveley family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Naveley research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1082, 1139, 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Naveley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Naveley Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Naveley has been spelled many different ways, including Navely, Navill, Navil, Navilly and others.
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Early Notables of the Naveley family
Distinguished members of the family include
the Naveley family of Nottingham
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Migration of the Naveley family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Naveleys to arrive in North America: James Navell, who arrived in America in 1685.
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