Seaftyn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Seaftyn family

Early History of the Seaftyn family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Seaftyn research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1285, 1593, 1595, 1602, 1686, 1756, 1761 and 1806 are included under the topic Early Seaftyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Seaftyn Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Seaftyn has been recorded under many different variations, including Sefton, Sephton, Septon and others.

Early Notables of the Seaftyn family

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Migration of the Seaftyn family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Seaftyns were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: John Septon, who arrived in Virginia in 1650; William Sephton, who was send to the Windward Islands in 1722; Judith Septon, who came to America in 1744.