Knibb History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Knibb familyThe surname Knibb was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from early times. Early History of the Knibb familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Knibb research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1377, 1604, 1640, 1650, 1711, 1722, 1734, 1746 and 1787 are included under the topic Early Knibb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Knibb Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Knibb 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 Knibb include: Knibb, Knibbs, Knebb, Knibs, Nybbe, Nibb, Nibbs and others. Early Notables of the Knibb familyDistinguished members of the family include
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 Knibb or a variant listed above: Knibb Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Knibb Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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