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Early Origins of the Locksmith family

The surname Locksmith 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 Walter and Roger Locksmith held lands.

Early History of the Locksmith family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Locksmith research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1293, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Locksmith History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Locksmith Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Locksmith, Locksmithy, Locksmyth, Loxsmith and others.

Early Notables of the Locksmith family

Distinguished members of the family include

  • the Locksmith family of Essex

Migration of the Locksmith family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..



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