Chislet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Chislet

The ancestors of the Chislet surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in the parish of Chislett, which is located seven miles from Canterbury in the county of Kent. The surname Chislet belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Chislet family

Early History of the Chislet family

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Chislet Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Chislet include Chislett, Chislette, Chislet and others.

Early Notables of the Chislet family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

• George Chislett of Chislett in Kent

Migration of the Chislet family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: George Chislett who settled in Philadelphia in 1856.