Kendricks History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe age-old Pictish-Scottish family name Kendricks is derived from the personal name Henry. Early Origins of the Kendricks familyThe surname Kendricks was first found in Ayrshire and Fife where the intrusive "d" is common as in "Hendry." The earliest records are in the Latin form: "Henricus, dapifer, a witness c. 1183-88, and Henricus (Chen), bishop of Aberdeen, 1282-1328." 1 Early History of the Kendricks familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kendricks research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1519, 1527, 1551, 1552, 1562, 1600, 1700, 1718, 1771, 1774, 1777, 1781, 1785, 1790, 1793, 1798 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Kendricks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kendricks Spelling VariationsIn medieval Scotland, names were more often spelled according to sound than any regular set of rules. An enormous number of spelling variations were the result. Over the years, the name Kendricks has been spelled Hendry, Hendrie, MacHendry, MacHendrick, MacKendrick and many more. Early Notables of the Kendricks familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was Robert Henry (1718-1790), Scottish historian, son of James Henry, farmer, of Muirton, parish of St. Ninian's, Stirlingshire, and Jean Galloway, was born on 18 Feb. 1718. "The first volume of Henry's ‘History of England’ appeared in... Kendricks RankingIn the United States, the name Kendricks is the 9,677th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Kendricks family to IrelandSome of the Kendricks family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
In such difficult times, Ireland, Australia, and North America looked like better homes for many Scots. The trips were expensive and grueling, but also rewarding, as the colonies were havens for those unwelcome in the old country. That legacy did not die easily, though, and many were forced to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. The Scottish legacy has resurface in more recent times, though, through Clan societies, highland games, and other organizations. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the old Scottish name of Kendricks: Kendricks Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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