Show ContentsBlaber History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Blaber is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was a person who was a teller of secrets.

Early Origins of the Blaber family

The surname Blaber was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Blaber family

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Blaber Spelling Variations

Blaber has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Blaber have been found, including Blabber, Blaber, Blabour, Blabir, Blabre and others.

Early Notables of the Blaber family

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Australia Blaber migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Blaber Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. John Blaber, English convict who was convicted in Sussex, England for life, transported aboard the "Captain Cook" on 2nd May 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1
  • Mr. James Blaber, English convict who was convicted in Sussex, England for life, transported aboard the "Charles Kerr" on 6th June 1837, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 2


  1. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 17th December 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/captain-cook
  2. Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 1st February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/charles-kerr


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