The name Kinglands is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the parish of Kingsland in the county of Hertfordshire. The surname Kinglands was originally derived from the English words cynung, cyng which means king and lant which means land. Therefore the original bearers of the surname lived on land that belonged to the king.
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Early Origins of the Kinglands family
The surname Kinglands was first found in Herefordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Kinglands family
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Kinglands Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Kinglands are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Kinglands include: Kingsland, Kingland, Kingslands, Kinglands, Kyngsland, Kyngesland and many more.
Early Notables of the Kinglands family
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Migration of the Kinglands family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Kinglands or a variant listed above: Nathan Kingsland, who sailed to Virginia in 1648; Major Kingslands to Barbados in 1678; Thomas Kingsland to Maryland in 1741; William Kingsland to America in 1767 and Jane Kingsland to New York in 1820..
