Hextall History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Hextall familyThe surname Hextall was first found in Devon 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 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Hextall familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hextall research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Hextall History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hextall Spelling VariationsHextall has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Hextall Hextale, Heckstall, Heckstal, Extall, Extell, Extale, Hexstall, Exstall, Heckstall, Heckstal and many more. Early Notables of the Hextall familyDistinguished members of the family include
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Hextalls to arrive on North American shores: Hextall Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Hextall Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hextall Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Hextall Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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