The name Barcat is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived near a gate that barred entrance to a town or city. Originally, the gate was formed of posts and a chain. Today Bargate is a building in the city center of Southampton, England. Built c.1180 as part of the fortified walled city, the Bargate was the main point of entry and exit to and from the north. Bargate Ward is an Electoral Ward in the Unitary Authority of Southampton, England.
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Early Origins of the Barcat family
The surname Barcat was first found in Worcestershire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Barcat family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barcat research. Another 200 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1275, 1500 and 1607 are included under the topic Early Barcat History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Barcat 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 Barcat 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 Barcat include: Bargate, Bargett, Bargatt, Barrgate, Baregate and many more.
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Early Notables of the Barcat family
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Migration of the Barcat 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 Barcat or a variant listed above: Symon Barcott, who settled in Bermuda in 1635; Johannas Barget, who came to Halifax, N.S. in 1752; Thomas Barget, who settled in Virginia in 1773; and Avon Barcott, who came to Ontario in 1871..
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