Boatrite History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• England

Etymology of Boatrite

The name Boatrite comes from one of the family having worked as a maker of bows. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word bowyere.

Early Origins of the Boatrite family

Early History of the Boatrite family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boatrite research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the year 1500 is included under the topic Early Boatrite History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boatrite 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 Boatrite have been found, including: Boardwright, Boardright, Bordwreghte, Bordwrygt and many more.

Early Notables of the Boatrite family

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Migration of the Boatrite 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 for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Boatrite, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : H. Boatwright, who arrived at Ellis Island in 1903; Edward Boatwright, aged 36, who arrived at Ellis Island from Bethworth, England in 1922; and F. W. Boatwright, who arrived at Ellis Island in 1892..