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Origins Available: English, French, Spanish Where did the English Cardon family come from? What is the English Cardon family crest and coat of arms? When did the Cardon family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Cardon family history? The ancestors of the name Cardon date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in the village of Carden in the county of Cheshire. This surname is derived from the Old English word cairn which was a rock structure, often as simple as a small pile of stones, serving as a memorial or marker of an important place. The surname may have also used been used as a nickname for a stubborn person. In such a case, it would have been derived from the word Cardon, meaning thistle.Cardon has been spelled many different ways, including Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Carden, Cardon, Cardin, Cawarden and others. First found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cardon research. Another 235 words(17 lines of text) covering the year 1086 is included under the topic Early Cardon History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Cardon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Cardon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 156 words(11 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Cardons to arrive on North American shores: Cardon Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Cardon Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
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: Fide et amore Motto Translation: By fidelity and love.
The Cardon Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Cardon 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. This page was last modified on 27 October 2010 at 13:25. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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