Wakelam History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Wakelam familyThe surname Wakelam was first found in Huntingdon, where they had been granted lands by William the Conqueror, and were originally from the Norman French name Walchelyn. Walkelin or Walchelin (d. 1098) was Bishop of Winchester. He was "a Norman by birth, and is said to have been a kinsman of the Conqueror. He was probably one of the clergy of the cathedral church of Rouen, for Maurilius (d. 1067) knew him well and spoke highly of him, and he was one of William's clerks. " 1 Early History of the Wakelam familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wakelam research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1210 and 1211 are included under the topic Early Wakelam History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wakelam Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wakelyn, Wakelin and others. Early Notables of the Wakelam familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wakelam Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Wakelam Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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