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![Show Contents]() Armott History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Armott has a long Anglo-Saxon heritage. The name comes from when a family lived in Yorkshire, where the family was found since the early Middle Ages. Literally, the name meant the dweller at the hermitage. Early Origins of the Armott familyThe surname Armott was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Armott familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Armott research. Another 229 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1208, 1255, 1273, 1379, 1526, 1549, 1751, 1768, 1785, 1790, 1795, 1800 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Armott History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Armott Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Armott have been found, including Armit, Armitt, Ermit, Ermitt, Hermit, Heremite, Heremit, Armet, Armett, Armat, Ermite, Harmyt, Harmet and many more. Early Notables of the Armott familyMore information is included under the topic Early Armott Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Armott family to Ireland
Some of the Armott family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 92 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Armott, or a variant listed above:
Armott Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Sam Armott went to Boston in 1769
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: Fortis in arduis
Motto Translation: Brave in difficulties.
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Armott migration to the United States 
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