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![Show Contents]() Waddelow History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
The Waddelow surname is a habitational name thought to have been taken on from the since lost place, Wadlow in Toddington, Bedfordshire. This place named in turn, is derived from the Old English personal name Wada, and the Old English "hlaw," meaning a "hill," or a "barrow." Early Origins of the Waddelow familyThe surname Waddelow was first found in Bedfordshire (Old English: Bedanfordscir), located in Southeast-central England, formerly part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1212 when John de Wadelaw held estates in that shire. Early History of the Waddelow familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Waddelow research. Another 150 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1867 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Waddelow History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Waddelow Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Waddelow were recorded, including Wadlow, Waterlow, Waddilove, Waddley, Wadleigh, Wadylove, Waddilow, Waddelow, Waddilove, Waddiloe, Wadiloe and many more. Early Notables of the Waddelow familyMore information is included under the topic Early Waddelow Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Waddelow familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Waddelow family emigrate to North America: Nicholas Wadlow, who arrived in Virginia in 1647; Thomas Wadlowe, who arrived in Virginia in 1653; Michaell Wadloe, who arrived in Virginia in 1661; as well as Wm. Wadlow, a bonded emigrant who arrived in Maryland in 1735..
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