Springhall History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Springhall family

The surname Springhall was first found in various counties and shires throughout Britain but especially in Sussex and Kent. The name is a diminutive of "Spring," as in a nickname for a "lively young man." 1 One of the first records of the name was William Pringett who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire in 1193. The Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296 lists William Springet. 1 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list: Julian Springald and Walter Springaud in Oxfordshire; and Alan Springold in Cambridgeshire. 2

Early History of the Springhall family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Springhall research. Another 150 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1076, 1084, 1135, 1194, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1561, 1562, 1600, 1617, 1620, 1621, 1639, 1642 and 1660 are included under the topic Early Springhall History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Springhall Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Springett, Springate, Springette, Springet and others.

Early Notables of the Springhall family

Distinguished members of the family include Sir Thomas Springett of Broyle, knighted 17th September 1639; and his son, Sir Herbert Springett, created a Baronet, at the Restoration in...
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Springhall migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Springhall Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

John Springhall, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Mermaid" in 1859 3
Sidney Springhall, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Mermaid" in 1859 3

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 5th November 2010). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html