Langdall History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The name Langdall is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the region of Langdale in Westmorland (now part of Cumbria). Langdall is a habitation name from the broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties.

Early Origins of the Langdall family

The surname Langdall was first found in Westmorland at either Great and Little Langdale or at Langdale. The Lords of Langdale held the manor of Langdale in the hundred of Pickering since before the time of King John. 1

Early History of the Langdall family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Langdall research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1532, 1580, 1598, 1658, 1661, 1703 and 1773 are included under the topic Early Langdall History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Langdall Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Langdall has been spelled many different ways, including Langdale, Langdall and others.

Early Notables of the Langdall family

Notables of this surname at this time include: Alban Langdale or Langdaile (fl. 1532-1580), an English Roman Catholic churchman and author; Sir Marmaduke Langdale (1598-1661), a Royalist...
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Migration of the Langdall family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Langdalls to arrive in North America: Robert Langdale settled in Barbados in 1669.

Citations +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.