Babbel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Babbel family

Early History of the Babbel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Babbel research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1250, 1455, 1487, 1690 and 1723 are included under the topic Early Babbel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Babbel 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 Babbel 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 Babbel include: Babwell, Babbwell, Babbel, Babel and others.

Early Notables of the Babbel family

William Babell or Babel (1690?-1723), English musician, the son of a bassoon-player who received his first musical instruction from his father. 2 "He was celebrated for his proficiency on the harpsichord, and was also a good performer on the violin. He was a member of the royal band, and for some years organist of All Hallows...
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Migration of the Babbel family

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 Babbel or a variant listed above: Albert Babel, aged 30, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1905; Anna Babel, aged 20, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1895; and Annie Babel, aged 30, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1892..