Blodgett History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Blodgett familyThe surname Blodgett was first found in Shropshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. The surnames Bladwell, Blodwell, and Blodget are believed to be derived from the Welsh surname Lloyd which settled in this border county in the 12th and 12th centuries. Early History of the Blodgett familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blodgett research. Another 190 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1177, 1241, 1449, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1560, 1600, 1661, 1671 and 1982 are included under the topic Early Blodgett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blodgett Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Blodgett has been spelled many different ways, including Bladwell, Bladwall, Blodwell, Blodwall, Bladwel, Blodwal, Blodgett and many more. Early Notables of the Blodgett familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blodgett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blodgett RankingIn the United States, the name Blodgett is the 3,396th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Blodgetts to arrive in North America: Blodgett Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Blodgett Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Blodgett Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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