Swansey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Swansey family

The surname Swansey was first found in Herefordshire 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 13th century when they held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Swansey family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Swansey research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1140, 1437, 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Swansey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Swansey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Swansey, Swancey, Swinsey, Swincey, Swansea, Swansee, Swansie, Swancie, Swincie, Swinsea, Swonsey and many more.

Early Notables of the Swansey family

the Swansey family of Hereford

Swansey migration to the United States +

Swansey Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jo Swanley, (Swansey), aged 21, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Assurance" 1

Swansey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Oswald Swansey, aged 47, who arrived in America in 1924

Contemporary Notables of the name Swansey (post 1700) +

Tony Swansey, American Hollywood Production Designer

Sources +

Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's. Retrieved January 6th 2023 from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm