Negas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Negas family

The surname Negas was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 14th century when they held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Negas family

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Negas Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Negas were recorded, including Negus, Nghouse, Negoose, Neegoose, Negose, Nyhouse and many more.

Early Notables of the Negas family

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Negas migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Negas family emigrate to North America:

Negas Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Diego Negas, who settled in Pensacola, FL in 1784