| ![Show Contents]() Lavendar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Etymology of LavendarWhat does the name Lavendar mean? The Anglo-Saxon name Lavendar comes from when its first bearer worked as a person who worked as the lavandierer, which was an ancient French word that referred to those individuals who worked as a launderer, washing clothes or raw wool. 1 2 3 Alternatively, the name could have been derived from lavender, the sweet smelling flower that had been used for centuries to freshen up clothes and homes. 4 Early Origins of the Lavendar familyThe surname Lavendar was first found in Oxfordshire where Ysabelle le Lauendere was registered as holding lands at Oseney in 1253. A few years later, Ralf le Lavendere was listed in the Assize Rolls for Somerset in 1268 and Thomas Launder was a Freeman of York in 1331. 5 Early History of the Lavendar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lavendar research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1524, 1538 and 1752 are included under the topic Early Lavendar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lavendar Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Lavendar include Lavender, Lavendar and others. Early Notables of the Lavendar familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lavendar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Lavendar migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Lavendar Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- William Lavendar, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Portland" in 1864
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