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Where did the English Wolf family come from? What is the English Wolf family crest and coat of arms? When did the Wolf family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Wolf family history?
The Wolf family was an integral part of Britain's Norman legacy, a legacy that began in 1066 with the Conquest of the island. Wolf was a name given to a person who bore some fancied resemblance to the wolf, either in appearance or behavior.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Anglo-Norman names are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. When the Normans became the ruling people of England in the 11th century, they introduced a new language into a society where the main languages of Old and later Middle English had no definite spelling rules. These languages were more often spoken than written, so they blended freely with one another. Contributing to this mixing of tongues was the fact that medieval scribes spelled words according to sound, ensuring that a person's name would appear differently in nearly every document in which it was recorded. The name has been spelled Wolfe, Wolf, Woolf, Woolfe, Wolff, de Wolfe and many more.First found in Cheshire where they were descended from Hugh Lupus (Wolf,) the Earl of Chester, and chief subject of King William the Conqueror.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wolf research. Another 201 words(14 lines of text) covering the year 1202 is included under the topic Early Wolf History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
More information is included under the topic Early Wolf Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Wolf family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 105 words(8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Wolf. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that plagued their homeland made the frontiers of the New World an attractive prospect. Thousands migrated, aboard cramped disease-ridden ships. They arrived sick, poor, and hungry, but were welcomed in many cases with far greater opportunity than at home in England. Many of these hardy settlers went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Among early immigrants bearing the name Wolf or a variant listed above were:
Wolf Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Claes Wolf, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1658
- Thomas Wolf settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1683
Wolf Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- John George Wolf settled in New England in 1709 with his wife, two sons, and two daughters
- Hans Bernard Wolf came to Philadelphia in 1727
- Hans Bernard Wolf, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1727
- Abraham Wolf, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1728
- Jonas Wolf came to Philadelphia in 1732
Wolf Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Elizabeth Wolf, aged 30, arrived in Pennsylvania in 1805
- Paul Wolf settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1805
- Frederick Wolf, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1833
- Friedrich Philipp Christian Wolf, aged 27, arrived in America in 1839
- Christoph Wolf, aged 40, landed in St Louis, Mo in 1841
Wolf Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century
- Harnenn Wolf, who landed in Galveston, Tex in 1905
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- David Alexander Wolf M.D. (b. 1956), American astronaut and a veteran of four space shuttle missions and an extended stay aboard the Mir space station. As of 2006, he has logged 158 days in space
- Emil Wolf Ph.D., (b. 1922), American (Czech born) physicist who made advancements in physical optics and as of 2006, a Professor of Optics at the University of Rochester
- Anne Wolf (b. 1967), award-winning Belgian pianist
- Christa Wolf (b. 1929), modern novelist from the former East Germany. She received the Heinrich Mann Prize in 1963, the Georg Buchner Prize in 1980, and the Schiller Memorial Prize in 1983, as well as other national and international awards
- Maximilian Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf (1863-1932), German astronomer and a pioneer of astrophotography. He won the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1914 and the Bruce Medal in 1930
- Ricardo Wolf (1887-1981), German inventor, diplomat, philanthropist and former Cuban ambassador to Israel. He was the founder of the Wolf Foundation
- Markus Johannes Wolf (1923-2006), former head of the foreign intelligence division of East Germany's Ministry for State Security
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Jacob, Wolf, Burnet County Pioneer by R.S. Crawford.
- Jacob Wolf History by Merritt W. Wolfe.
- Descendants of Leonard Wolf, Sr., and Catherine Cripe, 1755-1984 by Ardelta Delores Wolfe Baker.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
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: Fides in adversis
Motto Translation: faith in adversity
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Burke, John Bernard Ed. The Roll of Battle Abbey. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Innes, Thomas and Learney. The Tartans of the Clans and Families of Scotland 1st Edition. Edinburgh: W & A. K. Johnston Limited, 1938. Print.
- Robb H. Amanda and Andrew Chesler. Encyclopedia of American Family Names. New York: Haper Collins, 1995. Print. (ISBN 0-06-270075-8).
- Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
- Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
- Sanders, Joanne McRee Edition. English Settlers in Barbados 1637-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Samuelsen, W. David. New York City Passenger List Manifests Index 1820 - 1824. North Salt Lake, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems International, 1986. Print.
- Virkus, Frederick A. Ed. Immigrant Ancestors A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America Before 1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1964. Print.
- Ingram, Rev. James. Translator Anglo-Saxon Chronicle 1823. Print.
- Skordas, Guest. Ed. The Early Settlers of Maryland an Index to Names or Immigrants Complied from Records of Land Patents 1633-1680 in the Hall of Records Annapolis, Maryland. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. Print.
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The Wolf Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Wolf 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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