Blacklar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Blacklar

What does the name Blacklar mean?

The name Blacklar is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in Blackler, a village located in the county of Devon in the south west of England.

Early Origins of the Blacklar family

The surname Blacklar was first found in Devon where they held a family seat from ancient times being Lords of the Manor and seated at Denbury in that shire, some say at the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Denbury, originally Deveneberrie in pre Conquest days, was held by Tavistock Church at the time of the taking of the Domesday Book survey in the year 1086 A.D. It now consists of a 17th century manor house.

Early History of the Blacklar family

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Blacklar 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 Blacklar 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 Blacklar include: Blackler, Blacklers, Blackellor, Blackeller and many more.

Early Notables of the Blacklar family

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Migration of the Blacklar 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 Blacklar or a variant listed above: Richard Blackler who settled in St. John' s, Newfoundland, in 1764; Edward Blackler settled in Toad's Cove, Newfoundland, in 1771; they also settled in Bay of Bulls, Bay Roberts and Twillingate, in Newfoundland. John Matthew and Samuel Blackler settled in Mobile in 1871..