The name Poleyn reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is based on the Norman-Christian given name Paulinus, which belonged to an early settler Anglo-Norman settler.
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Early Origins of the Poleyn family
The surname Poleyn was first found in Staffordshire from very ancient times, and Lincolnshire where they were Lords of the Manor of Odcombe. The origin of the name has long since faded into the mists of time but most scholars give the name as a Norman Christian name belonging to a settler, Paulinus, who landed in England soon after the Norman Conquest.
Early History of the Poleyn family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Poleyn research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the year 1636 is included under the topic Early Poleyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Poleyn 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. Poleyn has been recorded under many different variations, including Paulin, Paulyn, Pollen, Pollyn, Pollin, Polyn and many more.
Early Notables of the Poleyn family
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Migration of the Poleyn family to Ireland
Some of the Poleyn 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.
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Migration of the Poleyn family
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. Poleyns were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: John Pollen who settled in Virginia in 1636; Peter Pollin settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1813; William Polin landed in America in 1769; D. Paulin settled in San Francisco Cal. in 1852..
