Trolove History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThis "surname is derived from a nickname, as in 'betrothed' or 'bound,' from the Scandinavian 'trot lof,' bound in law, a bondsman." [1] [2] Another source notes the name was derived from the Old English treowe and lufu 'faithful love' in the sense 'faithful lover, sweetheart, beloved'. [3] Interestingly, "in the 14th century, this was the name of an aromatic herb (a 'breath-sweetener') - 'Under his tonge a trewe-love he beer [bare]' Chaucer, Canterbury Tales. Early Origins of the Trolove familyThe surname Trolove was first found in Shropshire where Roger Trewelove held estates in 1275. A few years later, Robert Treuweloue was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296 and later again, John Truloue was listed in the Assize Rolls for Warwickshire in 1384. [3] The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 137 include Willelinus Trewluf and Ricardus Trewluff as holding estates there at that time. [1] In Somerset, John Truvelove was listed there 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) [4] Early History of the Trolove familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trolove research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1285, 1296, 1597 and 1802 are included under the topic Early Trolove History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Trolove Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Truelove, Trewlove, Trolove, Trueluve, Trewluve and many more. Early Notables of the Trolove familyMore information is included under the topic Early Trolove Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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: Trolove Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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