Milton's History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Milton's

What does the name Milton's mean?

The ancestors of the Milton's surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in Oxfordshire where they were established since early times. The name originally came from the words mill-town and denoted that the town had a mill.

Early Origins of the Milton's family

The surname Milton's was first found in Oxfordshire where the name was derived from the place name Milton of which there are many that still survive today. However, there is strong evidence that the family descended from the Norman family of De Camville who held a baronial estate in the area as the arms of that family and the name Milton's both have the double-headed eagle. The Camville or Campvilles date back to before William the Conqueror. Continuing the investigation further, we found the Camvilles of Milton appear continuously in records after the Domesday Book. For example, Gerard de Camville, Baron of Milton had three sons (c. 1230). The youngest was probably the ancestor of the Miltons.

Early History of the Milton's family

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Milton's Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Milton's include Milton, Mylton and others.

Early Notables of the Milton's family

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Migration of the Milton's family to Ireland

Some of the Milton's family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Milton's family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Hannah Milton settled in Virginia in 1638 with her husband; Richard Milton settled in Virginia in 1620; William Milton settled in Virginia in 1654; John Milton settled in Nova Scotia in 1774.