Belvill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Belvill

What does the name Belvill mean?

The German state of Saxony is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Belvill. In the medieval era, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of theRoman Empire.

Early Origins of the Belvill family

The surname Belvill was first found in Saxony, where the name Belleville was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Belvill family

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Belvill Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Belleville, Bellville, Bellevill, Belville, Belvill and many more.

Early Notables of the Belvill family

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Belvill migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia included the Second Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Second Fleet

Mr. John Belvill, (b. 1751), aged 39, British settler convicted in Middlesex, England in 1789, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Albermarle" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 1

Sources +

Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 4th February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships