Baxending History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Baxending

What does the name Baxending mean?

Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Baxending is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Lancashire and Cheshire. The surname is derived from a place named Baxenden, in the district of Accrington.

Early Origins of the Baxending family

The surname Baxending was first found in Lancashire and Cheshire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Baxending family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baxending research. Another 62 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1332 is included under the topic Early Baxending History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Baxending 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. Baxending has been spelled many different ways, including Baxendale, Baxendell, Baxendall, Baxendal, Baxendel, Baxindine, Baxendine, Baxenden and many more.

Early Notables of the Baxending family

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Migration of the Baxending 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 Baxendings to arrive in North America: James Baxendale who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1860; John Baxendal arrived in Philadelphia in 1855; Thomas Baxendale arrived in Philadelphia in 1834.