Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Calear is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in the county of Kent.
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Early Origins of the Calear family
The surname Calear was first found in Kent, where they held a family seat from the Middle Ages.
Early History of the Calear family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Calear research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1281 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Calear History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Calear Spelling Variations
The 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. Calear has been spelled many different ways, including Callear, Caller, Callier, Callore, Callor, Calleare, Callere, Calyer, Callyer and many more.
Early Notables of the Calear family
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Migration of the Calear family
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 Calears to arrive in North America: Nicholas Callier who arrived in New York City in 1835.
