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England

Early Origins of the Angwin family

The surname Angwin was first found in Essex and Norfolk where "Osmond and Guy l'Angevin (probably brothers) both appear in Domesday 1: the former held the manor of Witham in Essex; the latter under the Count de Boulogne in Norfolk. From one or other of these descended William l'Angevin or Angevin, settled at Churchfield in Northamptonshire, who died in 1199, Another William (perhaps his son) in 1250 held, in addition, Waplode in Lincolnshire, and was father of a third William, who left an only child, Margaret, still a minor when her mother died in 1276." 2

In Norfolk the descendants of Guy l'Angevin, who was Lord of Bereford under Earl Eustace, continued till 1417. His grandson Sir Robert, "wrote himself sometimes de Massingham and sometimes de Thorpe, having lordships in these towns, and held seven fees, with those in Anmere, &c, about the year 1200 of the honour of Bologne." 3

Early History of the Angwin family

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Angwin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Angwin have been found, including Angevine, Angevin, Angevile, Angeville, Angevynne, Angevyne, Angwin, Angwine, Angwyn, Angwyne, Ankerville, Ankervine, Ankwin, Angervine, Angerwin, L'Angerville, Langerville, Langwin, Langwyne, D'Angerville and many more.

Early Notables of the Angwin family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

the Angwin family of Lincolnshire

Angwin migration to the United States +

For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Angwin were among those contributors:

Angwin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Angwin, aged 23, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Batavia" in 1871 4
Caroline Angwin, aged 20, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Batavia" in 1871 4
Mary Angwin, aged 25, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Adriatic" in 1878 4
Richard Angwin, aged 27, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Furnessia" in 1881 4
A. D. Angwin, aged 5, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "City of Chester" in 1882 4
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Angwin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Andrew Angwin, aged 21, Cornish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1904 4
Mr. Andrew Angwin, (b. 1883), aged 21, Cornish miner, from travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 8th May 1904 en route to Houghton, Michigan, USA 5
Mr. Francis Angwin, (b. 1875), aged 29, Cornish waggoner, from Penzance, Cornwall travelling aboard the ship "Baltic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 8th July 1904 en route to Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA 5
Mr. John Charles Angwin, (b. 1874), aged 30, Cornish miner, from Penzance, Cornwall travelling aboard the ship "Oceanic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 12th October 1904 en route to Colerado, USA 5
Mr. Joseph Angwin, (b. 1875), aged 30, Cornish mason, from Newlyn, Cornwall travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 2nd September 1905 en route to Braddock, Pennsylvania, USA 5
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Angwin migration to Australia +

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

Angwin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Richard Angwin, aged 21, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Nile"
Benjamin Angwin, aged 25, a blacksmith, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Hooghly" 6

Angwin Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mr. Angwin, settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Armand Behic" in 1904 7
Mr. Charles Angwin, settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orsova" in 1909 7
Miss Mary Angwin, settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orsova" in 1909 7
Miss Angwin, settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Osterley" in 1920 7
Mr. A. Angwin, settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Osterley" in 1920 7
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Angwin 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:

Angwin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mrs. Catherine Angwin, (b. 1851), aged 22, Cornish settler departing on 2nd November 1873 aboard the ship "Isles of the South" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 2nd February 1874 8
Mr. Richard Angwin, (b. 1850), aged 23, Cornish mason departing on 2nd November 1873 aboard the ship "Isles of the South" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 2nd February 1874 8
Mr. Marmaduke Angwin, (b. 1877), aged 1 year 6 months, Cornish settler departing on 29th August 1878 aboard the ship "Waitara" going to Bluff or Otago, New Zealand arriving in port on 3rd December 1878 9
Mrs. Mary A. Angwin, (b. 1855), aged 23, Cornish settler departing on 29th August 1878 aboard the ship "Waitara" going to Bluff or Otago, New Zealand arriving in port on 3rd December 1878 9
Mr. Richard Angwin, (b. 1850), aged 28, Cornish farm labourer departing on 29th August 1878 aboard the ship "Waitara" going to Bluff or Otago, New Zealand arriving in port on 3rd December 1878 9

Contemporary Notables of the name Angwin (post 1700) +

Julia Angwin, American investigative journalist, author, and entrepreneur. She co-founded and was editor-in-chief of The Markup
Mike Angwin, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 8th District, 1982; Candidate for Texas State Attorney General, 1998 10
Hugh Thomas Moffitt Angwin CMG (1888-1949), Engineer-in-Chief of South Australia from 1936 to 1949
Lawrence Andrew Angwin (1918-2002), Australian rules footballer
William Charles Angwin (1891-1963), Australian rules footballer
William Charles Angwin (1863-1944), Australian politician, in office from 1924-1927
Ryan Angwin (b. 2002), professional Australian rules footballer
Maria Louisa Angwin (1849-1898), Canadian physician, she was the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Nova Scotia
Laurence Angwin (b. 1982), former Australian rules footballer
Helen Angwin (b. 1931), Australian former tennis player

Citations +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Cleveland, Dutchess of The Battle Abbey Roll with some Account of the Norman Lineages. London: John Murray, Abermarle Street, 1889. Print. Volume 1 of 3
Rye, Walter, A History of Norfolk. London: Elliot Stock, 62, Paternoster Row, 1885. Print
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retreived 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_ellis_island_1892_on.pdf
South Australian Register Wednesday 21st February 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Rodney 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/rodney1855.shtml
National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 30). Emigrants to Lyttelton 1858-84 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/new_zealand_assisted.pdf
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 30). Emigrants to other ports, 1872 - 84 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/new_zealand_assisted.pdf
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html