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

The saga of the name Dure begins with the people of the Pictish clans. Dure was a name for a pilgrim from the Gaelic word deoradh. The deoradh kept the relics of saints. The family have been the hereditary custodians of St. Fillan's Crozier.

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Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Dure has been spelled Dewar, Dure, Dewyer, Dewer, McIndeor, McJarrow and many more.

First found in Perthshire, 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.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dure research. Another 177 words(13 lines of text) covering the year 1296 is included under the topic Early Dure History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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

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The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Dure:

Dure Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Thomas Dure, who arrived in Maryland in 1683

Dure Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Francis Dure, who landed in Savanna(h), Ga in 1837

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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: Quid non pro patria
Motto Translation: What would not one do for his country.

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The Dure Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dure 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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