Didge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The name Didge is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a person who carried a dagger. The surname Didge originally derived from the Old French Dague which meant dagger.

Early Origins of the Didge family

The surname Didge was first found in Worcestershire where they held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Didge family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Didge research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1230, 1275, 1527, 1528, 1550, 1612, 1675 and 1703 are included under the topic Early Didge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Didge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Didge have been found, including Dagg, Dagge, Dag, Dage, Degg, Deag, Deage and others.

Early Notables of the Didge family

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Migration of the Didge family to Ireland

Some of the Didge 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 Didge family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Didge surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Edward Dagg who settled in Nevis, Massachusetts in 1663; but many Daggs settled in Maryland in the same year. Thomas Daggs had settled in Virginia in 1635..