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Early Origins of the Chibnell family

The surname Chibnell was first found in Buckinghamshire 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.

Early History of the Chibnell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chibnell research. Another 147 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1097, 1102, 1139, 1390, 1391, 1429, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1533 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Chibnell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chibnell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Chibnall, Chibnal, Shibnall, Shibnal, Chebnall, Shebnall, Chibnell and many more.

Early Notables of the Chibnell family

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Australia Chibnell migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Chibnell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • James Chibnell, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Medway" in 1846 1
  • Dearlove Chibnell, aged Henry, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Medway" in 1846 1


  1. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) MEDWAY 1846. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1846Medway.htm


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