Haylard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Haylard

What does the name Haylard mean?

The Haylard family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from the name Alard, which is an abbreviated form of the personal name Adelard.

Early Origins of the Haylard family

The surname Haylard was first found in Hampshire, where they held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Haylard family

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Haylard Spelling Variations

Until 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 Haylard include Haylard, Haylord, Highlord, Aylearde, Hayllar, Hayler, Ayler and many more.

Early Notables of the Haylard family

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Migration of the Haylard family

Thousands 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 Haylard were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Henry Hayler, who sailed to Virginia in 1651; Arthur and Edward Ayler to Virginia in 1669; Adam Heyler to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1743; Michael Heyler to Philadelphia in 1751.