Wigzell Surname History

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England

Early Origins of the Wigzell family

The surname Wigzell was first found in Sussex 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 year 1392 when John Wigsalen held and granted lands.

Early History of the Wigzell family

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Wigzell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wigsale, Wigzell, Wigzall, Wigsley and others.

Early Notables of the Wigzell family

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Wigzell migration to Australia +

Wigzell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

George Wigzell, aged 62, a farmer, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Ascendant" 1
William Wigzell, aged 50, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1860 aboard the ship "Grand Trianon"
Alfred Gunner Wigzell, aged 17, a gardener, who arrived in South Australia in 1860 aboard the ship "Grand Trianon"
Henry Wigzell, aged 15, a farm labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1860 aboard the ship "Grand Trianon"

Contemporary Notables of the name Wigzell (post 1700) +

Tramm Wigzell, American Daytime Emmy Award nominated animator
Ben Wigzell, English actor, known for his role as Adam on the EastEnders (2012-2013)
Selma Olivia Jacobson Wigzell (b. 1964), former Swedish politician, Municipal commissioner and Vice Mayor of Stockholm Municipality (1998-2000)

Historic Events for the Wigzell family +

HMS Hood

Mr. Norman F H Wigzell (b. 1913), English Ordinary Coder serving for the Royal Navy from Worchester Park, Surrey, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 2

Sources +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The ASCENDANT 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Ascendant.htm
H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm