Eales History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEales is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a person who resembled a hedgehog. The surname Eales originally derived from the Old English word Il or Ille which referred to the hedgehog. Other alternative historical research refers to the sea creature Eel. This surname Eales belongs to a broad and miscellaneous class of surnames. Nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. Often nicknames described strong traits or attributes that people wished to emulate in a specific animal. Early Origins of the Eales familyThe surname Eales 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 Eales familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eales research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1300 is included under the topic Early Eales History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eales Spelling VariationsBefore 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 Eales were recorded, including Eales, Eals and others. Early Notables of the Eales familyNotables of this surname at this time include:
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 Eales family emigrate to North America: Eales Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Eales Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Eales Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Eales Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Eales Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Eales Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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