The name Siddens is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in Seddon found in south-west Lancashire.
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Early Origins of the Siddens family
The surname Siddens was first found in Durham where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
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Early History of the Siddens family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Siddens research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1644 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Siddens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Siddens Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Siddens 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. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Siddens include: Seddon, Seddan, Sedden and others.
Early Notables of the Siddens family
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Migration of the Siddens family
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 Siddens or a variant listed above: George Seddon settled in Virginia in 1699; Nicholas Seddon settled in St. Christopher in 1635; Thomas Seddon settled in New York in 1820 with his wife and two children.
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