Turbitt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Turbitt

What does the name Turbitt mean?

The ancestors of the Turbitt family migrated to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Turbitt is based on the Norman given name Terbert.

Early Origins of the Turbitt family

The surname Turbitt was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat. The definition that the name was derived from the name of a fish can be discounted as Victorian historians whimsical nonsense. The family held a family seat in Yorkshire and was a noble name during the time of King Richard 1st (about 1190 A.D.) and all indications are that this was a Norman name which appeared in the Domesday Book, 1 a survey of England taken by Duke William of Normandy in the year 1086 A.D., after his conquest of England in 1066 A.D. and appears as Turbert, a person holding lands.

Early History of the Turbitt family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Turbitt research. Another 147 words (10 lines of text) covering the year 1710 is included under the topic Early Turbitt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Turbitt Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Turbitt include Turbutt, Turbott, Turbert, Turbett, Turbot and many more.

Early Notables of the Turbitt family

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Turbitt migration to Canada +

In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Turbitts to arrive on North American shores:

Turbitt Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John Turbitt, aged 28, who arrived in Quebec in 1833
Margrett Turbitt, aged 21, who landed in Quebec in 1833

Sources +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)