Arkin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Arkin familyThe surname Arkin was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Arkin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Arkin research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1175, 1327, 1379 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Arkin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Arkin Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Arkin has appeared include Harkin, Harken, Harkins, Hacon, Hakon, Haken and many more. Early Notables of the Arkin familyDistinguished members of the family include
Migration of the Arkin family to IrelandSome of the Arkin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Arkin familyAt this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Arkin arrived in North America very early: Ann Harkin, who arrived in St. John, New Brunswick in 1833.
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