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![Show Contents]() Davenny History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Davenny is a name whose history is connected to the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Davenny family once lived near a body of water derived from the Old English word that means deep waters. Early Origins of the Davenny familyThe surname Davenny was first found in Sussex 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. Early History of the Davenny familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Davenny research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Davenny History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Davenny Spelling VariationsSound was what guided spelling in the essentially pre-literate Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Also, before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Therefore, spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Davenny family name include Devenish, Devonish, Devanay, Devenay, Deveney, Devenney, Devenny, O'Devanny, O'Devenish, O'Devonish and many more. Early Notables of the Davenny familyMore information is included under the topic Early Davenny Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Davenny family to Ireland
Some of the Davenny family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 54 words (4 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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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: Davenny Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Bernard Davenny, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Claramont" in 1863
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: Spero et captivus nitor
Motto Translation: I hope, and though a captive I strive.
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Davenny migration to New Zealand 
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