The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Chik come from its first bearer, who was a person who walked in a haughty manner, or resembled a rooster or chicken in some other way. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word chike, meaning chicken.
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Early Origins of the Chik family
The surname Chik was first found in Essex where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Chik family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chik research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1411 is included under the topic Early Chik History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Chik Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Chik has been spelled many different ways, including Chich, Chick, Chiche and others.
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Early Notables of the Chik family
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Migration of the Chik family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Chiks to arrive in North America: Humphrey and John Chick who settled in Barbados in 1654; Sarah Chickley settled in Maryland in 1740; John Chicoll settled in New York in 1822; E. Chick arrived in Acapulco Mexico in 1852..
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