Arbalister History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Arbalister

The name Arbalister reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Arbalister is for a arbalester, a person who either built or operated a 12th century variation of the medieval European crossbow named "arbalest." Derived from the Medieval French term, it actually dates back to Roman times when the crossbow was referred to as a "arcuballista."

Early Origins of the Arbalister family

Early History of the Arbalister family

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Arbalister Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Arbalister has been recorded under many different variations, including Arblaster, Arblast, Alablaster, Alabaster, Allblaster, Arbalistrius, Arbalistarius, Albalistarius, Arbelestre, Aleblaster, Allyblaster, Arbalister, Arbelaster and many more.

Early Notables of the Arbalister family

• Geoffrey Arbalister, a prominent 12th century landholder in Essex

Migration of the Arbalister family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Arbalisters were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: who migrated to North America before the 19th century and contributed to the development of a new society.