Vivash is a name that was brought to England by the ancestors of the Vivash family when they migrated to the region after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The Vivash family lived in Wiltshire, at the manor Viveash.
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Early Origins of the Vivash family
The surname Vivash was first found in Wiltshire where they were Lords of the manor Viveash from early times, after the Norman Conquest in 1066. They were believed to be of Norman origin.
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Early History of the Vivash family
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Vivash Spelling Variations
Spelling 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 Vivash have been found, including Vivash, Viveash, Vivish, Fiveash and others.
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Early Notables of the Vivash family
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was
Vivash of Wiltshire
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Vivash migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Mr. Robert Vivash, English convict who was convicted in Wiltshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Eliza" on 2nd February 1831, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1
Vivash migration to Australia 
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