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![Show Contents]() Enstein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of EnsteinWhat does the name Enstein mean? The name Enstein belongs to the early history of Britain, it's origins lie with the Anglo-Saxons. It is a product of their having lived in either of the parishes named Henton, in the counties of Oxfordshire and Somerset. The Oxfordshire liberty dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was first listed as Hentone. 1 The Somerset parish actually dates back further to Saxon times when it was known as Hentun in 1065. Both literally meant "farmstead where hens are kept," from the Old English "henn" + "tun." 2 Early Origins of the Enstein familyThe surname Enstein was first found in Hampshire where Adam de Henton was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1200. Later, Laurence de Henton was found in the Assize Rolls of Somerset in 1258. 3 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 had two listings of the family: William de Henton, Oxfordshire; and Alex, de Henton, Somerset. 4 Again in Somerset, we found two more early entries for the family: Hugh de Hentone; and Walter de Hentone, both were listed 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 5 Simon Henton or Heinton (fl. 1360), Dominican, was born at Henton, near Winchester, became a Dominican friar, and eventually provincial of the order in England. 6 Early History of the Enstein familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Enstein research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1273 and 1545 are included under the topic Early Enstein History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Enstein Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Enstein include Henton, Henston, Hennton, Hentone, Heanton and others. Early Notables of the Enstein familyMore information is included under the topic Early Enstein Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Enstein familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Enstein were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Elias Henton, who sailed to Virginia in 1624; as did John Henton in 1652; Thomas Henton in 1655; Thomas Henton in 1658; Joane Henton in 1668 and Christopher Henton, in 1672..
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