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The Paslow surname is a habitational name taken on from Pashley in the parish of Ticehurst, Sussex. This place name comes from the an Old English personal name Pæcca, along with the Old English word "le-ah," meaning " a clearing in the wood.’’

Early Origins of the Paslow family

The surname Paslow was first found in Berkshire, 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.

Early History of the Paslow family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paslow research. Another 167 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1426, 1430, 1431, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1600, 1846 and 1873 are included under the topic Early Paslow History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Paslow Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pashley, Pashly, Pashliegh, Pashleigh, Pashlea, Pashlie, Pashlea, Pasley, Paslie, Pasleigh, Paslea, Pasleu, Passloo, Paslow and many more.

Early Notables of the Paslow family

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Migration of the Paslow family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Pashly, who settled in Virginia in 1666; Thomas and Elizabeth Pashley, who came to Pensacola, FL in 1770; William Pashley, who settled in Halifax, N.S. in 1774.



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