Gichell History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gichell familyThe surname Gichell was first found in Worcestershire 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 year 1322 when Richard Witchell held estates in that shire. Early History of the Gichell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gichell research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Gichell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gichell Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Witchell, Wichell, Whitchild, Witchill, Wichill, Gwitchel, Gitchell, Gichell, Wichello and many more. Early Notables of the Gichell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gichell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gichell familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
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