Coxwells History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Coxwells

What does the name Coxwells mean?

The ancestors of the name Coxwells date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Coxwells family lived in the parish of Coggleshall in the diocese of St. Albans, in the county of Essex.

Early Origins of the Coxwells family

The surname Coxwells was first found in Essex where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the Coxwells family

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Coxwells 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 Coxwells 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. The variations of the name Coxwells include: Coxwell, Cogswell, Coggeshall, Coxville, Coxwells and many more.

Early Notables of the Coxwells family

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Migration of the Coxwells 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 Coxwells or a variant listed above: John Coggswell of Ipswich England who sailed in the 'Angel Gabriel' from Bristol, England which was wrecked at Penaquid in 1635; Robert Coxwell, who arrived in America in 1644.