Dronsfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Dronsfield family

The surname Dronsfield was first found in Yorkshire 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 Dronsfield family

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Dronsfield Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dransfield, Dronsfield, Drainsfield, Drensfield, Draynsfield, Drayfield, Draysfield, Dransford, Dransforde, Dranfield and many more.

Early Notables of the Dronsfield family

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Dronsfield migration to Australia +

Dronsfield Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Joseph Dronsfield, aged 29, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "William Stevenson" 1

Sources +

South Australian Register Friday 2nd February 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) William Stevenson 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/williamstevenson1855.shtml