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Where did the English Lidstone family come from? What is the English Lidstone family crest and coat of arms? When did the Lidstone family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Lidstone family history? The name Lidstone is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a "litster" or dyer, a trade-name for a person who dyed clothes and other fabrics. This surname is derived from the Old English words lite and litte, which both mean to dye. It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Lidstone 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. The variations of the name Lidstone include Lister, Litster, Lidster and others. First found in Yorkshire where today it is one of the most populous surname in that shire. Early records show "Lystare, clothe dyynge (or lytaster of clothe dyynge." This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lidstone research. Another 349 words(25 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1296, 1555, 1638, 1712, 1786, 1791, 1840, and 1869 are included under the topic Early Lidstone History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 49 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lidstone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. 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 Lidstone or a variant listed above: Lidstone Settlers in the United States in the 18th 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: Retinens vestigia famae Motto Translation: Still treading the footsteps of an honourable ancestry.
The Lidstone Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Lidstone 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 27 October 2010 at 13:46. ©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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