Blakberd History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of BlakberdWhat does the name Blakberd mean? The name Blakberd is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Blakberd was a name used for a man with a black beard. Early Origins of the Blakberd familyThe surname Blakberd was first found in Hampshire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest. Early History of the Blakberd familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blakberd research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1206, 1273, 1275, 1279, 1379, 1397, 1399, 1612 and 1721 are included under the topic Early Blakberd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blakberd Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Blakberd include Blackbeard, Blackbird, Blachebiert, Blacberd, Blakeberd, Blakebird and many more. Early Notables of the Blakberd familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blakberd Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Blakberd familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Blakberd were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: a number of settlers who migrated to the New World and contributed to the development of North American society.
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