![Show Contents]() Unkelett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Unkelett is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Unkelett family lived in Anctiville, Normandy, in the diocese of Coutances. The Unkelett family migrated to England in the 11th century, settling in the county of Dorset. Early Origins of the Unkelett familyThe surname Unkelett was first found in the county of Dorset, in England, but for earlier origins the family can be traced to Tebotvilla in Normandy, where their territories were known as Weedon Beck. They accompanied Duke William of Normandy into England in 1066 and were granted lands in Dorset. Early History of the Unkelett familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Unkelett research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1636 and 1901 are included under the topic Early Unkelett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Unkelett Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Unkelett have been found, including Anketill, Ankatell, Anketil, Ankatel, Anchetill, Anchetell and many more. Early Notables of the Unkelett familyMore information is included under the topic Early Unkelett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Unkelett family to Ireland
Some of the Unkelett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 47 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Unkelett familyFor many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Unkelett were among those contributors: Henry Anketell who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1844; Edward Anketall settled in the same city in 1851. The spelling Antle is found to have arrived in Newfoundland, in the early 1700's and have settled now in the areas of Victoria, St. John's, Fox Cove and Botwood..
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Vade ad formicam
Motto Translation: Go to the ant.
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