Calyear History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Calyear

The origins of the Calyear name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the county of Kent.

Early Origins of the Calyear family

Early History of the Calyear family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Calyear research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1281 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Calyear History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Calyear Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Calyear were recorded, including Callear, Caller, Callier, Callore, Callor, Calleare, Callere, Calyer, Callyer and many more.

Early Notables of the Calyear family

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Migration of the Calyear family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Calyear family emigrate to North America: Nicholas Callier who arrived in New York City in 1835.