Blexter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Blexter

What does the name Blexter mean?

The Blexter family name dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. The name comes from when an early member worked as a fabric bleacher having derived from the Old English word blaecan which means to bleach.

Early Origins of the Blexter family

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

Early History of the Blexter family

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Blexter Spelling Variations

Blexter 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 Blexter have been found, including Blackistor, Blacistor, Bleckestere, Blakestare, Bleckster, Blaxter, Blexter and many more.

Early Notables of the Blexter family

John le Blexter, Bailiff of Norwich in Norfolk during the 13th century

Migration of the Blexter family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Blexters to arrive on North American shores: George Blackiston, who came to Maryland sometime between 1634 and 1789; Nehemiah Blackiston, who came to Maryland in 1668; William Blackiston, who came to Maryland in 1674.