Lenton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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Early Origins of the Lenton family

The surname Lenton was first found in Buckingham where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1275 when Clemence de Lentone held lands.

Early History of the Lenton family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lenton research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Lenton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lenton Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Lenton are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Lenton include: Lenton, Lent, Lentone and others.

Early Notables of the Lenton family

Distinguished members of the family include


Lenton migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Lenton or a variant listed above:

Lenton Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Lenton Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Lenton migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lenton Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Lenton migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Lenton Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Lenton migration to New Zealand +

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:

Lenton Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Lenton (post 1700) +
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