| ![Show Contents]() Pells History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The distinguished surname Pells emerged among the industrious people of Flanders, which was an important trading partner and political ally of Britain during the Middle Ages. As a result of the frequent commercial intercourse between the Flemish and English nations, many Flemish migrants settled in Britain. In early times, people were known by only a single name. However, as the population grew and people traveled further afield, it became increasingly necessary to assume an additional name to differentiate between bearers of the same personal name. One of the most common classes of surname is the patronymic surname, which was usually derived from the first name of the person's father. Flemish surnames of this type are often characterized by the diminutive suffix -kin, which became very frequent in England during the 14th century. The surname Pells is derived from a pet form of the personal name Peter. Early Origins of the Pells familyThe surname Pells was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Pells familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pells research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1608, 1611, 1634, 1654, 1658, 1662, 1669, 1685, 1698, 1777 and 1852 are included under the topic Early Pells History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pells Spelling VariationsFlemish surnames are characterized by a large number of spelling variations. One reason for this is that medieval English lacked definite spelling rules. The spellings of surnames were also influenced by the official court languages, which were French and Latin. Names were rarely spelled consistently in medieval times. Scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to specific spelling rules, and people often had their names registered in several different forms throughout their lives. One of the greatest reasons for change is the linguistic uniqueness of the Flemish settlers in England, who spoke a language closely related to Dutch. The pronunciation and spelling of Flemish names were often altered to suit the tastes of English-speaking people. In many cases, the first, final, or middle syllables of surnames were eliminated. The name has been spelled Pell, Pelle, Pel, Pels, Pells, Pelles and others. Early Notables of the Pells familyProminent in the family at this time was Sir John Henry Pelly, 1st Baronet Pelly (1777-1852) Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), for three decades, Governor of the Bank of England.William Pell (1634-1698), was an English nonconformist minister, ejected in 1662 and John Pell (1611-1685) was an English mathematician from Southwick in Sussex. From 1654 to 1658 Pell...
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 Pells migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Pells Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Barnabus Pells, British convict from Gibralter, who was transported aboard the "Agamemnon" on April 22, 1820, settling in New South Wales, Australia 1
- John Pells, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Mariner" in 1847 2
- Martha Pells, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Mariner" in 1847 2
- John Pells, aged 22, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Shackamaxon" 3
| Historic Events for the Pells family | + |
- Mrs. Mary Anita Pells, English 2nd Class passenger residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada returning to Kensington, England, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 4
- Master John Pells, English 2nd Class passenger residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada returning to Kensington, England, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking 4
- Mr. Cyril Elmore Pells, English 2nd Class passenger residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada returning to Kensington, England, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 4
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Pells migration to Australia 
