Bekle History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancient roots of the Bekle family name are in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name Bekle comes from when the family lived in or around the parish of Beckles, in the county of Suffolk. Early Origins of the Bekle familyThe surname Bekle was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Bekle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bekle research. Another 288 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1191, 1256, 1273, 1278, 1500 and 1642 are included under the topic Early Bekle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bekle Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Bekle has appeared include Bekell, Beckles, Beccles, Bekles, Beckle, Beccle, Beckells, Beccells and many more. Early Notables of the Bekle familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bekle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Bekle arrived in North America very early: Bekle Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Bekle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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