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Where did the English Dredge family come from? What is the English Dredge family crest and coat of arms? When did the Dredge family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Dredge family history? Dredge is an ancient name dating from the times of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It was a name for a person who was a a fierce, powerful person. The surname Dredge is derived from the Old English word draca or from the Old Danish word draki, which both mean dragon. Although these words became the Old English word drake, which also means male duck, and the surname Dredge may have also been applied to someone who had a duck-like gait. Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Dredge include Drake, Drakes, Draike, Drayke, Draykes, Draikes and others. First found in Hampshire where they held a family seat from ancient times. The surname comes from the Anglo-Saxon word "draca" which means a dragon or sea serpent. Soon after the Norman invasion in 1066 the name made its appearance in the Isle of Wight and Hampshire area in the south of England. Leuing Drache, who spelled his name with an early Norman variant, held land in Hampshire at this time. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dredge research. Another 395 words(28 lines of text) covering the years 1185, 1205, 1273, 1303, 1540, 1581, 1596, 1660, and 1700 are included under the topic Early Dredge History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 24 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dredge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Dredge family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 171 words(12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Dredge were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Dredge Settlers in the United States in the 20th 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: Aquila non captat muscas Motto Translation: The eagle is no fly-catcher.
The Dredge Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dredge 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 7 November 2011 at 16:43. ©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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