Bedfordshire & Huntingdonshire
My Favell family can be traced directly back to Huntingdonshire in the 1760s. They came across from Bedfordshire and before that, Hertfordshire. In the late 19th century the downturn in demand for agricultural labour led many to head towards London or north to Bradford. After the second world war, some went full circle, heading back out to the new towns like Stevenage. Like many others, some were drawn to emigate to Canada, the US and Australia.
Lincolnshire
There is a distinct family that originate around the Lincoln and Boston areas. They may have originated further north from Yorkshire, or across from Huntingdonshire. Another theory is that they may have come across from Holland bringing their knowledge of land drainage and reclamation to the fens. Samuel Favell, a member of the common council in London who was Buried in Bunhill Fields in 1830 claimed to be ‘of Flemish descent’.
Yorkshire
There was a large Favell family with connections across Sheffield in the 19th century. Some had origins in County Durham, where many were still based. After the First World War one of the Sheffield families relocated to Cornwall.
London
There were Favells in London from the 18th century, with many being associated with the Surrey side of the River.