Awtey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Awtey family

Early History of the Awtey family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Awtey research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1381, 1397, 1399, 1596 and 1784 are included under the topic Early Awtey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Awtey Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Awtey include Auty, Autie, Autee, Awty, Awtee, Awtie and others.

Early Notables of the Awtey family

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Migration of the Awtey family

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Awtey were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Henry Auty, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1871; and Alfred Auty to Philadelphia in 1878.