Bawoold History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIn ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Bawoold surname lived in or near the village of Bowood, in the parish of Netherbury in Dorset. Early Origins of the Bawoold familyThe surname Bawoold was first found in Dorset, where the name is associated with the village of Bowood in the parish of Netherbury. In the Domesday Book survey of 1086 Bowood was recorded as lands held by the Bishop of Salisbury. 1 Early History of the Bawoold familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bawoold research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1377 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Bawoold History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bawoold 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 Bawoold 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 Bawoold include: Bowd, Bowood, Bowode, Bowed, Bowwd, Bowoode and many more. Early Notables of the Bawoold familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bawoold Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bawoold 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 Bawoold or a variant listed above: A. Bowde, who arrived in New Jersey in 1664.
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