Counter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Counter family

Early History of the Counter family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Counter research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1196, 1225, 1262, 1293, 1327, 1769 and 1802 are included under the topic Early Counter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Counter Spelling Variations

Counter has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Counter have been found, including Countesse, Cunte, Conte, Counte, Contesse, Count, Comitissa and many more.

Early Notables of the Counter family

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Migration of the Counter family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Counters to arrive on North American shores: Barnet Counts who sailed to Philadelphia in 1732 and William Counts to Delaware in 1803.