Huartson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Huartson

What does the name Huartson mean?

The ancestors of the Huartson family brought their name to England in the wave of migration after the Norman Conquest of 1066. They lived in Huet, near Evreux, in Normandy, France. 1 The name is extended to denote "son of," as in "son of Huet." 2

Early Origins of the Huartson family

The surname Huartson was first found in Yorkshire, where Henry Hwetsone was listed as a Freeman of York in 1363. A few years later, Richard Huetson was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. 2

Early History of the Huartson family

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Huartson Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Huartson were recorded, including Hewitson, Hewartson, Hewetson and others.

Early Notables of the Huartson family

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Migration of the Huartson family to Ireland

Some of the Huartson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Huartson migration to the United States +

The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Huartson arrived in North America very early:

Huartson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Eralyn Beatrice Huartson, aged 18, who landed in America from London, England, in 1909

Sources +

The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)