Choke History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Choke familyThe surname Choke was first found in Berkshire, 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 year 1199 when Absolon was shown at Somerset. 1 Early History of the Choke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Choke research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1453, 1455, 1461, 1483, 1487 and 1643 are included under the topic Early Choke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Choke Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Choke, Cholke, Chocke, Chooke, Choocke and others. Early Notables of the Choke familyDistinguished members of the family include
Migration of the Choke family to IrelandSome of the Choke family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Choke familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
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