The name Everlee is part of the ancient legacy of the
Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in either of the settlements called Everley in
Wiltshire or the West Riding of
Yorkshire. The surname Everlee belongs to the large category of
Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.
Early Origins of the Everlee family
The surname Everlee was first found in North
Yorkshire at Everley or at Everleigh in
Wiltshire. Both are rather old villages. Everley in
Yorkshire dates back to the
Domesday Book of 1086 where it was listed as Eurelai
[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8) and Everleigh in
Wiltshire dates back further to Saxon times when it was listed as Eburleagh. Both have similar origins in that they both literally mean "wood or clearing frequented by wild boars," from the Old English words "eofar" + "leah."
[2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
Early History of the Everlee family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Everlee research.
Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1268, 1511, 1586, 1554 and 1554 are included under the topic Early Everlee History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Everlee Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few
hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time,
spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Everlee has been spelled many different ways, including Everley, Eveleigh, Eveley, Evelley, Everlie and others.
Early Notables of the Everlee family (pre 1700)
Another 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Everlee Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Everlee family to Ireland
Some of the Everlee family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 45 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Everlee family to the New World and Oceana
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Everlees to arrive in North America: Katherine Everley who settled in Virginia in 1654; Simon Everley settled in Philadelphia in 1753.