Laundry History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Laundry name was coined by the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Laundry was originally a name given to someone who worked as a person or officer who was in charge of washing derived from the Middle English word "lavendrie." 1 2 However other source disagree. One course claims the name is a "descendant of Landry (country, powerful)" 3 and another claims the name is from the "Anglo-Saxon, a landríca, specifically a ‘lord of the manor,’ ‘landlord,’ ‘ local magnate.’ " 4 Early Origins of the Laundry familyThe surname Laundry was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where Landri and Landricus were registered. 5 Later, Gerard Landri was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Devon in 1198. In Lincolnshire, Willelmus filius Landrei was registered in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1219 and later in Somerset, Ricardus de la Lavendaria was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1219. Again in Somerset, Robert de la Lauendrie was listed in the Assize Rolls for 1278. 1 In Somerset, we found these early entries, 1 Edward III (during the reign of King Edward III): William le Lavender, Somerset; and Roger atte Louendrye, Somerset. 6 "This surname has crossed the Atlantic and flourishes in the States, although all but extinct in England." 2 Early History of the Laundry familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laundry research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1086 is included under the topic Early Laundry History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laundry Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Laundry are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Laundry include: Landry, Landray, Landrey, Laundry and others. Early Notables of the Laundry familyMore information is included under the topic Early Laundry Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Laundry family to IrelandSome of the Laundry 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.
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Laundry or a variant listed above: Laundry Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Laundry Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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