The surname Stanshall 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.
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Early History of the Stanshall family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stanshall research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1081, 1139, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1532 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Stanshall History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Stanshall Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Stanshall, Stanshale, Stanshill, Stanshull, Stansholl, Stanhill, Stanhull, Stanall and many more.
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Early Notables of the Stanshall family
Distinguished members of the family include
the Stanshall family of Berkshire
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Migration of the Stanshall family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Wm. Stansell, who came to Virginia in 1678; John Stansell, who arrived in Virginia in 1683; as well as H. Stansell, who arrived in New York, NY in 1860..
Contemporary Notables of the name Stanshall (post 1700)
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Victor Anthony "Vivian" Stanshall, English musician, painter, singer, broadcaster, songwriter, poet, writer, wit, and raconteur, best known for his work with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
England
