| ![Show Contents]() Awlderton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The ancestors of the name Awlderton date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Awlderton family lived in a region or farm with alder trees 1 or the farm of the great and wise warrior. 2 Early Origins of the Awlderton familyThe surname Awlderton was first found in Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, where Alderton, parishes or various sizes are still found today. The Domesday Book of 1086 lists: Aldritine in Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire; Aldritone, Wiltshire; and Alretuna, Suffolk. 3 The first record in early rolls was that of Alexander de Alreton who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1191. Later, John de Aldrinton was found in the Assize Rolls for Worcestershire in 1221 and much later, Richard Alderton was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1525. 4 Early History of the Awlderton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Awlderton research. Another 24 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1592 is included under the topic Early Awlderton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Awlderton Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Awlderton 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. The variations of the name Awlderton include: Alderton, Elderton, Eldarton, Aldarten, Eldertin and others. Early Notables of the Awlderton familyMore information is included under the topic Early Awlderton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Awlderton familyMany 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 Awlderton or a variant listed above: John Alderton who came at the time of the "Mayflower" in 1620; and settled in Plymouth, and later in Massachusetts, at the age of 21. Another John Alderton settled in Virginia in 1663.
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