| ![Show Contents]() Trelfal History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of TrelfalWhat does the name Trelfal mean? The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought much change to the island nation, including many immigrants with new names. Among these immigrants were the ancestors of the Trelfal family, who lived in Lancashire, at Trelefelt. Early Origins of the Trelfal familyThe surname Trelfal was first found in Lancashire, where they took their surname from a former manor known as Trelefelt or Threlfield. 1 Originally known as Trelefelt, the documents of this manor have been lost, but at least it is recorded in the Domesday Book. 2 A very rare surname, the only record we found was that of William de Threliffal, who was listed in the Assize Rolls for Lancashire in 1246. 3 Early History of the Trelfal familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trelfal research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1952 is included under the topic Early Trelfal History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Trelfal Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Trelfal were recorded, including Trelfall, Threlfall, Threlfal, Threlfel, Threlfell, Threlful, Threlfull, Threlfield and many more. Early Notables of the Trelfal familyMore information is included under the topic Early Trelfal Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Trelfal familyThe unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Trelfal arrived in North America very early: Stephen Threlfull, who settled in Virginia in 1660; John Threlfell, who settled in Virginia in 1698; Stephen Threlfall, who settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1798.
- Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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