The Anglo-Saxon name Cakebrede comes from when its first bearer worked as a baker of fine bread. Cakebrede refers to a maker of cakebrede, bread made in flattened cakes, or of the finer and more dainty quality cakes. This was a popular trade during the Middle Ages.
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Early Origins of the Cakebrede family
The surname Cakebrede was first found in Cambridgeshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Cakebrede family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cakebrede research. Another 188 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1109, 1327, 1500 and 1613 are included under the topic Early Cakebrede History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Cakebrede Spelling Variations
Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Cakebrede include Cakebread, Cacabred, Cakebred, Cacabread, Cakbred, Cakebrede and many more.
Early Notables of the Cakebrede family
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Migration of the Cakebrede family
Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Cakebrede or a variant listed above: Sarah Cakebread who arrived in Salem in 1630 and Thomas Cakebread in Virginia in 1645.
