Blakebearde History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Blakebearde is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a man with a black beard. Early Origins of the Blakebearde familyThe surname Blakebearde was first found in Hampshire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest. Early History of the Blakebearde familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blakebearde 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 Blakebearde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blakebearde Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Blakebearde have been found, including Blackbeard, Blackbird, Blachebiert, Blacberd, Blakeberd, Blakebird and many more. Early Notables of the Blakebearde familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blakebearde Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Blakebearde familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Blakebearde, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: a number of settlers who migrated to the New World and contributed to the development of North American society.
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