Coys History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Coys family

Early History of the Coys family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coys research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1675 is included under the topic Early Coys History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Coys 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 Coys 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 Coys include: Coy, Coye and others.

Early Notables of the Coys family

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Migration of the Coys 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 Coys or a variant listed above: Edward Coy who settled in New England in 1695; Richard Coy settled in Barbados in 1686; Mathew Coye settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1630; Richard Coye settled in Boston in 1630..