Vicery is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Vicery family lived in Devon. Their name, however, is a reference to La Vacherie,Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
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Early Origins of the Vicery family
The surname Vicery was first found in Devon. They were originally from La Vacherie, and acquired their seat at Dunkeswell in Devon soon after the Norman Conquest in 1066.
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Early History of the Vicery family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vicery research. Another 42 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1490 and 1561 are included under the topic Early Vicery History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Vicery Spelling Variations
Spelling 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 Vicery have been found, including Vickare, Vickery, Vickary and others.
Early Notables of the Vicery family
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Thomas Vicary (1490-1561), an early English physician, surgeon and anatomist, born in Kent, he was, "but a meane practiser in Maidstone." Henry VIII advanced him to the position of sergeant-surgeon... Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Vicery Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Vicery family to Ireland
Some of the Vicery 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.
Migration of the Vicery family
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 Vicery were among those contributors: John Vickery, who settled in Barbados in 1654; Mary Vickery, who settled in Maryland in 1724; Ambrose Vickery, who settled in Georgia in 1733; as well as Henry Vickery, who settled in Philadelphia in 1856..
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