| ![Show Contents]() Ekers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Etymology of EkersWhat does the name Ekers mean? The name Ekers came to England with the ancestors of the Ekers family in the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Ekers family lived in the county of Cumberland. This surname was a local name meaning the dweller at the acre, or the dweller at the plot of arable land. Early Origins of the Ekers familyThe surname Ekers was first found in the county of Cumberland, where they were descended from one of two noble houses, the Lords D'Acre, called D'Acres of the North, and Lord D'Acre of Herstmonceux, called D'Acres of the South. Both of these noble branches originally settled at Dacre in Cumberland. Early History of the Ekers familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ekers research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1282, 1346, 1379, 1614, 1619, 1660, 1661, 1692 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Ekers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ekers Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Ekers has been recorded under many different variations, including Acre, Acres, Aker, Eaker, Eakers, Aiker, Aikers, Aikerson, Aker, Akers, Acker, Ackers, Ackhurst and many more. Early Notables of the Ekers familySir Anthony Aucher, 1st Baronet (1614-1692), an English politician from Bishopsbourne, Kent, Member of Parliament for Canterbury (1660-1661), a supporter of the Royalist cause during the English Civil...
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Ekers Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- William Ekers, aged 49, a saddler, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Confiance" 1
- South Australian Register Wednesday 13th September 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Confiance 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/confiance1854.shtml
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