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Where did the English Hodgkin family come from? What is the English Hodgkin family crest and coat of arms? When did the Hodgkin family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Hodgkin family history? Hodgkin is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from the son of Hodge.Hodgkin 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. Hodgkins, Hodgskins, Hodgskin, Hodgskines, Hodgskyns, Hodskins, Hodskin, Hodkins, Hodkinson and many more. First found in Gloucestershire 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 Hodgkin research. Another 159 words(11 lines of text) covering the years 1453, 1524, 1798, 1866 and 1560 are included under the topic Early Hodgkin History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 51 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hodgkin Notables 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 Hodgkins to arrive on North American shores: Hodgkin Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
Hodgkin 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: Sans dieu rien Motto Translation: Without God nothing.
The Hodgkin Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Hodgkin 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 19 April 2012 at 13:39. ©2000-2013 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Sign Up
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