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![Show Contents]() Kekewyke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The origins of the Kekewyke name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the settlement of Kekwick in the county of Cheshire. The surname Kekewyke 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 Kekewyke familyThe surname Kekewyke was first found in Cheshire where they were Lords of the Manor of Kekewich from very ancient times. "This family, long resident in Cornwall and Devonshire, are said to have been of Lancashire origin. There is a township in Cheshire called Kekwick, from which the name was probably borrowed. " 1 "Peamore, [Devon] now the seat of the Kekewich family, was formerly in the Cobhams and Bonviles, Tothills and Northleighs. " 2 Early History of the Kekewyke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kekewyke research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1550 and 1646 are included under the topic Early Kekewyke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kekewyke Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Kekewyke were recorded, including Kekewich, Kekwitch, Kekwick, Kekewitch and others. Early Notables of the Kekewyke familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kekewyke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kekewyke familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Kekewyke family emigrate to North America: John Kekewich, who was recorded in the census of Ontario, Canada in 1871; as well as a family of the name Kekwick who landed in North America in 1890..
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Worth, R.N., A History of Devonshire London: Elliot Stock, 62, Paternoster Row, E.G., 1895. Digital
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