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Etymology of Chislette

What does the name Chislette mean?

The name Chislette is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the parish of Chislett, which is located seven miles from Canterbury in the county of Kent. The surname Chislette belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Chislette family

The surname Chislette was first found in Kent where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Chislette family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chislette research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Chislette History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chislette Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Chislette are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Chislette include: Chislett, Chislette, Chislet and others.

Early Notables of the Chislette family

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Migration of the Chislette family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Chislette or a variant listed above: George Chislett who settled in Philadelphia in 1856.


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