Adas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The Anglo-Saxon name Adas comes from Addie's son or Addy's son.

Early Origins of the Adas family

The surname Adas was first found in the county of Staffordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Adas family

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Adas Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Adas were recorded, including Addis, Addys, Addyes, Addes, Adis, Addice, Addicks and many more.

Early Notables of the Adas family

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Migration of the Adas family to Ireland

Some of the Adas family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Adas family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Adas family emigrate to North America: Edward Addis who settled in Nevis, in 1654; John settled in Virginia 1652; another John settled in Barbados in 1680; Anne settled in Virginia in 1684.