Deag History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The ancestors of the Deag family lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Deag was a name given to a person who carried a dagger. The surname Deag originally derived from the Old French Dague which meant dagger.

Early Origins of the Deag family

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

Early History of the Deag family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Deag 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 Deag History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Deag Spelling Variations

Deag has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Deag have been found, including Dagg, Dagge, Dag, Dage, Degg, Deag, Deage and others.

Early Notables of the Deag family

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Migration of the Deag family to Ireland

Some of the Deag 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 Deag family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Deags to arrive on North American shores: 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..