Blakeberd History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Blakeberd family

Early History of the Blakeberd family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blakeberd 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 Blakeberd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blakeberd Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Blakeberd have been found, including Blackbeard, Blackbird, Blachebiert, Blacberd, Blakeberd, Blakebird and many more.

Early Notables of the Blakeberd family

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Migration of the Blakeberd family

Families 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 powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Blakeberd surname 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.