Ackwork History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Ackwork

What does the name Ackwork mean?

The name Ackwork is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the area that was referred to as Hackworth. The surname Ackwork is derived from two words; Hack, the Scandinavian personal name and worth which is the Anglo-Saxon word which means a homestead or farm.

Early Origins of the Ackwork family

The surname Ackwork was first found in Devon, where they became one of the noted west country families.

Early History of the Ackwork family

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Ackwork Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Ackwork were recorded, including Hackworth, Hakeworth, Hackwith, Hacworth, Hackworthy, Ackworth, Acworth and many more.

Early Notables of the Ackwork family

George Acworth, (d. 1578) English civilian and divine, educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge. He was admitted a fellow of his college 26 Jan. 1553, and graduated M.A. in 1555. "He was admitted an advocate in 1562, and created LL.D. of Cambridge in the following year. Dr. Acworth was chancellor and vicar-general to Horne, bishop of...
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Migration of the Ackwork family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Ackwork family emigrate to North America: Charles Ackworth, who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1769.