| ![Show Contents]() Neighbour History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The Neighbour surname is derived from the Middle English word neighbor, which in turn comes from the Old English words "ne-ah," meaning "near," and "gebur," or "a dweller." As a name, Neighbour most likely evolved from the term of address for someone living nearby. Early Origins of the Neighbour familyThe surname Neighbour was first found in Hertfordshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence on 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 1222 when Ralph Neighbour held estates in that shire. Early History of the Neighbour familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Neighbour research. Another 167 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1309, 1327, 1450, 1455, 1463, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Neighbour History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Neighbour 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 Neighbour 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 Neighbour include: Neighbour, Naybor, Nabor, Naibor, Neibor, Naybore, Nabors, Naybors, Neighbor, Neybor, Neybour, Naybour, Naybore, Neighbore, Nerboro, Nerborough and many more. Early Notables of the Neighbour familyMore information is included under the topic Early Neighbour Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Neighbour migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Neighbour Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. James Neighbour who was convicted in Hertfordshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Dick" on 2nd October 1820, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1
- Mr. Robert Neighbour, English convict who was convicted in Buckinghashire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Fairlie" on 14th October 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 2
- Mr. William Neighbour who was convicted in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Duchess of Northumberland" on 1st October 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 3
- William Neighbour, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Baboo" in 1848 4
| Neighbour migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Neighbour Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Neighbour, (b. 1820), aged 21, British farm labourer travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Lord William Bentinck" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 24th May 1841 5
- George Neighbour, aged 29, a stone sawyer, who arrived in Otago aboard the ship "Dallam Tower" in 1875
- Jane Neighbour, aged 28, who arrived in Otago aboard the ship "Dallam Tower" in 1875
- Annie Neighbour, aged 1, who arrived in Otago aboard the ship "Dallam Tower" in 1875
- William Neighbour, aged 1 month, who arrived in Otago aboard the ship "Dallam Tower" in 1875
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Neighbour migration to Australia 
Neighbour migration to New Zealand 
