The surname Archies was first found in Berkshire, 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 in the 13th century when they held a family seat at East Henrith.
Early History of the Archies family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Archies research. Another 163 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1415, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1600 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Archies History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Archies Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Archies has been spelled many different ways, including Arches, Archies, Arch, Archs, Ark, Arks and others.
Early Notables of the Archies family
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Migration of the Archies family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Archiess to arrive in North America: William Arches, who settled in Maryland in 1677.
