Linstead History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Linstead familyThe surname Linstead was first found in Kent at Linstead, a parish, in the union of Faversham, hundred of Teynham, Upper division of the lathe of Scray. Alternatively, the surname could have originated in either Linstead Magna or Linstead Parva in Suffolk. Both of these places have a considerably lower population with Linstead Magna having fewer than 100 and Linstread Parva having about 200 people. Literally, the name Linstead means "place where flax is grown, or where maple trees grow." 1 The first record of the place name was found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where it was listed as Linestede. 2 Early History of the Linstead familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Linstead research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Linstead History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Linstead Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Linstead, Linsted and others. Early Notables of the Linstead familyDistinguished members of the family include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Linstead Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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