Daggit History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Daggit come from its first bearer, who was a person who carried a dagger. The surname Daggit originally derived from the Old French Dague which meant dagger.

Early Origins of the Daggit family

The surname Daggit was first found in Worcestershire where they held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Daggit family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Daggit research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1230, 1275, 1527, 1528, 1550, 1612, 1675 and 1703 are included under the topic Early Daggit History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Daggit 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. Daggit has been spelled many different ways, including Dagg, Dagge, Dag, Dage, Degg, Deag, Deage and others.

Early Notables of the Daggit family

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Migration of the Daggit family to Ireland

Some of the Daggit family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Daggit 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 Daggits to arrive in North America: Edward Dagg who settled in Nevis, Massachusetts in 1663; but many Daggs settled in Maryland in the same year. Thomas Daggs had settled in Virginia in 1635..