Gateward History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gateward familyThe surname Gateward was first found in Essex 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 1255 when Richard le Gateward held estates in that county. Early History of the Gateward familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gateward research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1455, 1487 and 1524 are included under the topic Early Gateward History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gateward Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Gateward has been recorded under many different variations, including Gatward, Gatewood, Gatwood, Gateward, Gattward and many more. Early Notables of the Gateward familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gateward Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Gateward or a variant listed above: Gateward Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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