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The Anglo-Saxons of Britain first developed the name Baidekind. It was a name given to someone who was a maker or seller of knives. The surname Baidekind comes from the Old English word bodkin, which is also spelled bodekin, and refers to a short, pointed weapon or dagger.
The surname Baidekind was first found in Kent, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baidekind research. Another 208 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1297, 1312, 1331, 1349, 1369, 1518, 1519, 1523, 1572, 1610, 1611, 1623, 1639, 1640, 1710, 1752 and 1779 are included under the topic Early Baidekind History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling 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 Baidekind have been found, including Badkin, Bodkin, Bodekin, Badekin, Bodekyn, Badekyn, Batekyn, Bodychen, Battkin and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Baidekind Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Another 75 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Families 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. Among the first immigrants of the name Baidekind, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.