Origin of the surname Mardell

This interesting and unusual surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is locational from a place called Mardale Green in Westmoreland first recorded in the Feet of Fines of 1278 as "Merdale". The derivation is from the Old English pre 7th Century "mere", lake, and "dael", a valley. During the Middle Ages, as people began to migrate further a field, it became customary to adopt the placename, as a means of identification, thus resulting in a wide dispersal of the name. The following examples illustrate the name development after 1591 (see below) Daniel Mardoll (1637 St Mary's, Whitechapel, Stepney), Rowland Mardall (1700, St Lukes, Old Street, Finsbury), Thomas Mardle married Elizabeth Waller on April 11th 1784 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, London Joseph Mardale (1795, St.

Nicholas, Liverpool, Lancashire). The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of John Mardell (marriage to Agnes Morland), which was dated July 18th 1591, at Brough under Stainmore, Westmoreland, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1, known as "Good Queen Bess", 1558 - 1603. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

The surname Mardell. Genealogy, origin, history, meaning, and significance

Research into the possible origins of mardell leads us to learn more about those who bear this surname. Adhering to what we know about the way surnames originated, it is possible to offer a realistic explanation of the origins of mardell.

The surname Mardell around the world

There is a considerable probability that mardell has crossed the borders of its place of origin to establish itself, to a greater or lesser extent, in other parts of the world. With all the information we have today, it can be said that the countries where mardell is most abundant are the following.

History of Mardell

The deeds, the way of life, the places they lived, the family relationships they had, the jobs they held by those who were the first to be named mardell are found in every look back in the history of this lineage. In the following lines, you will find everything we have been able to gather about the surname mardell.

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Notable Figures Named Mardell

We assume that there have been significant contributions to humanity made by individuals with the surname mardell, even though not all have been documented to our present day. If you or someone you know bears the surname mardell, you could potentially build illustrious lineages through your efforts and virtues. It is our desire to highlight in this section those individuals with the surname mardell who, for various reasons, have left their mark on the course of history.

The surname Mardell and its bibliographic sources

The bibliography collects information related to the surname mardell, which allows us to learn more about its meaning. Accessing the archives of the town or towns where your ancestors were born and lived is, of course, a good way to trace the origins of mardell.

SOURCES

These sources are essential for initiating the understanding of mardell, and at the same time, of surnames in general.

Origin of Mardell