Elias History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Elias familyThe surname Elias was first found in West Lothian where they held a family seat from very ancient times, when Helias son of Huctred was granted the lands of Dundas by Waldef, son of Earl Gospatrick, King of Northumberland in 1180. Early History of the Elias familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elias research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1178, 1214 and 1300 are included under the topic Early Elias History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Elias Spelling VariationsAlthough the name, Elias, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Helias, Elyas, Elias and others. Early Notables of the Elias familyMore information is included under the topic Early Elias Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Elias RankingIn the United States, the name Elias is the 2,074th most popular surname with an estimated 14,922 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Elias is ranked the 4,801st most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 2
Gradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of cholera, typhoid, dysentery or small pox. In North America, some of the first immigrants who could be considered kinsmen of the Elias family name Elias, or who bore a variation of the surname were Elias Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Elias Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Elias Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Elias Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Elias Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Elias Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 7 Elias Settlers in West Indies in the 19th Century
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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: Non quo sed quomodo Motto Translation: Not by whom, but by what means.
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