Quilter History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Quilter surname is occupational in origin. It is derived from the Middle English/Old French word "cuilte," which meant "mattress." As a surname, it was no doubt originally used by a maker of quilts and mattresses. [1] Early Origins of the Quilter familyThe surname Quilter was first found in London, where Richard le cuilter was listed c. 1179. A few years later, Ralph le Cuilter was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Warwickshire in 1186, and later Walter le Quilter was listed in the 12th century in Lincolnshire. [2] Oxfordshire where one of the first records of the name was Richard le Quilter who was listed there in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. [3] Early History of the Quilter familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Quilter research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1841, 1886, 1897 and 1911 are included under the topic Early Quilter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Quilter Spelling VariationsNorman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Quilter, Quelter, Quylter and others. Early Notables of the Quilter familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was
Migration of the Quilter family to IrelandSome of the Quilter 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.
Many English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain at this time. Unfortunately, many English families made the trip to the New World under extremely harsh conditions. Overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the stormy Atlantic. Despite these hardships, many of the families prospered and went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the United States and Canada. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Quilter or a variant listed above: Quilter Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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