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Where did the English Antrobus family come from? What is the English Antrobus family crest and coat of arms? When did the Antrobus family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Antrobus family history?

Antrobus is a name of ancient Norman origin. It arrived in England with the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Antrobus family lived in Cheshire, where they held lands and a family seat at Antrobus.

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Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Anthrobus, Antrobus, Antrobuss, Entrobus and others.

First found in Cheshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor of Antrobus. Conjecturally they are descended from Earl Hugh who held the manor and estates of Antrobus at the time of the taking of the Domesday Book Survey in 1086 A.D.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Antrobus research. Another 171 words(12 lines of text) covering the years 1460, 1604, and 1808 are included under the topic Early Antrobus History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Antrobus Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Antrobus or a variant listed above:

Antrobus Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Joan Antrobus who settled in Massachusetts in 1635
  • Joan Antrobus, aged 65, arrived in New England in 1635
  • Benjamin Antrobus who settled in West New Jersey in 1664
  • Jer Antrobus, who landed in Virginia in 1698
  • Sara Antrobus, who landed in Virginia in 1698

Antrobus Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Joseph Antrobus, who landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1700
  • Thomas Antrobus, his wife Margaret, and four daughters, settled in Georgia in 1733
  • Mr. Antrobus, who landed in Georgia in 1735

Antrobus Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Edmond Antrobus, aged 24, who arrived at Ellis Island from London, England, in 1911
  • Edward Antrobus, aged 64, who arrived at Ellis Island from Amesbury, England, in 1913
  • Alice Antrobus, aged 17, who arrived at Ellis Island from Bury, England, in 1914
  • Frank Antrobus, aged 45, who arrived at Ellis Island from Liverpool, in 1917


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  • John Antrobus (b. 1933), English playwright and script writer
  • Colonel Ronald Antrobus, High Sheriff of Cheshire
  • Sir Charles James Antrobus OBE (1933-2002), Governor-General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (1996 to 2002)
  • Anthony "Ant" Antrobus (b. 1962), retired Australian rules footballer
  • Yvonne Antrobus (b. 1940), British novelist, abridger, radio dramatist and actress
  • Sir Edmund Antrobus (1818-1999), 3rd Baronet, British politician and Member of Parliament
  • Sir Edward Philip Antrobus (b. 1938), 8th Baronet, retired first–class cricketer
  • Laverne Antrobus (b. 1966), British psychologist, author, and television presenter
  • Sir Edmund Antrobus (d. 1826), 1st Baronet
  • Sir Edmund Antrobus (1792-1870), 2nd Baronet


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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Dei memor, gratus amicis
Motto Translation: Mindful of God.

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  2. Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
  3. Innes, Thomas and Learney. The Tartans of the Clans and Families of Scotland 1st Edition. Edinburgh: W & A. K. Johnston Limited, 1938. Print.
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  5. Bolton, Charles Knowles. Bolton's American Armory. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1964. Print.
  6. Dunkling, Leslie. Dictionary of Surnames. Toronto: Collins, 1998. Print. (ISBN 0004720598).
  7. Burke, Sir Bernard. Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry: Including American Families with British Ancestry. (2 Volumes). London: Burke Publishing, 1939. Print.
  8. Virkus, Frederick A. Ed. Immigrant Ancestors A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America Before 1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1964. Print.
  9. Burke, John Bernard Ed. The Roll of Battle Abbey. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
  10. Skordas, Guest. Ed. The Early Settlers of Maryland an Index to Names or Immigrants Complied from Records of Land Patents 1633-1680 in the Hall of Records Annapolis, Maryland. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. Print.
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The Antrobus Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Antrobus Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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