Altewyncle History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestry of the name Altewyncle dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the family lived in the area of Aldwincle. Early Origins of the Altewyncle familyThe surname Altewyncle was first found in Northamptonshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Altewyncle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Altewyncle research. Another 122 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1230, 1386, 1468, 1648, 1654 and 1655 are included under the topic Early Altewyncle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Altewyncle Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Altewyncle have been found, including Aldewinckell, Aldewinkell, Aldwincle, Audewinkle, Aldwinckle, Aldwinkle, Allwinckle, Alwincle, Audewincle, Aldewynkyl and many more. Early Notables of the Altewyncle familyMore information is included under the topic Early Altewyncle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Altewyncle familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Altewyncle, or a variant listed above: Elizabeth Aldwinkle, who married Gifford Pennant in Jamaica in 1669.
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