Chick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Chicks to arrive on North American shores:

Chick Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Hugh Chick, who landed in Virginia in 1619 2
• Mrs. Thomas Chick, who arrived in Maryland in 1680 2
• James Chick, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1683 2

Chick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• William A Chick, who arrived in Texas in 1835 2
• Thomas Chick, who landed in New York in 1840 2
• E. Chick, who arrived in Acapulco Mexico in 1852

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Chick Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Johannes Chick, who landed in New Brunswick in 1783
• John Chick, who arrived in New Brunswick in 1783
• Mr. Johannes Chick U.E. born in Long Island, New York, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 passenger on the Union Transport from New York 3
• Mr. Johannes Chick U.E. from Eaton's Neck, Long Island, New York, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 passenger on the Union Transport from New York 3
• Mr. John Chick U.E. born in Long Island, New York, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 passenger on the Union Transport from New York 3
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Chick Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. Joseph Chick, English convict who was convicted in Southampton, Hampshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Chapman" on 6th April 1824, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4
• John Chick, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Albion" on September 21, 1826, settling in New South Wales, Australia 5
• Mr. George Chick, (Cheeke), (b. 1816), aged 10, English errand boy who was convicted in Southwark, London, England for 7 years for robbery, transported aboard the "England"on 28th April 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 6
• Mr. Robert Chick, English convict who was convicted in Dorchester, Dorset, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Earl Grey" on 4th October 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 7

Chick Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Mr. Peter Chick, (b. 1848), aged 22, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd December 1870 8

Chick Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

• Humphrey and John Chick who settled in Barbados in 1654

• Victoria Chick (1936-2023), American economist born in Berkeley, California, whose writing on Keynes' General Theory made her one of the foremost interpreters of his work
• Jack Thomas Chick (1924-2016), founder of Chick Publications, an American comic book publisher
• Dame Harriette Chick (1875-1977), notable British protein scientist and nutritionist
• Chick Musson (1920-1955), English professional footballer
• Chick Halbert (b. 1919), American former professional basketball player