Garrott History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsGarrott is one of the names carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest in 1066. It is based on the given name Gerard. 1 Early Origins of the Garrott familyThe surname Garrott was first found in Shropshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Garrott familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Garrott research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1086 is included under the topic Early Garrott History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Garrott Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Garrott have been found, including Jarret, Jarratt, Jarrett, Jarrott and others. Early Notables of the Garrott familyMore information is included under the topic Early Garrott Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Garrott were among those contributors: Garrott Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Garrott Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Garrott Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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