Paskil is a name that first reached
England following the
Norman Conquest of 1066. The Paskil family lived in
Essex. The name, however, is a reference to
Pasci, in Eure,
Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the
Norman Conquest of
England in 1066.
Early Origins of the Paskil family
The surname Paskil was first found in
Essex but the family were originally from Pasci in Eure,
Normandy and were granted lands in
Essex by Henry, Duke of
Normandy through Robert, Earl of Leicester, at Much and Great Baddow. While the surname was firmly established in this are for many years, searching various rolls for the surname revealed a John Pascal in the Assize Rolls of
Warwickshire in 1221, and a William Pascale in 1275 in the
Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire.
Early History of the Paskil family
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Paskil Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason,
spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Paskil has been recorded under many different variations, including Pascall, Paschall, Pascale, Pascal, Paschal, Pascoll and many more.
Early Notables of the Paskil family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Paskil family to Ireland
Some of the Paskil family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 74 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Paskil family to the New World and Oceana
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in
England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Paskils were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Phill Paskall, on record in Virginia in 1652; Thomas Paschall (also Paskell), who, along with his wife Joanna and three children, settled in Pennsylvania in 1682.