Dedge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Dedge is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a person who carried a dagger. The surname Dedge originally derived from the Old French Dague which meant dagger.

Early Origins of the Dedge family

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

Early History of the Dedge family

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Dedge Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Dedge were recorded, including Dagg, Dagge, Dag, Dage, Degg, Deag, Deage and others.

Early Notables of the Dedge family

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Migration of the Dedge family to Ireland

Some of the Dedge 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 Dedge family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Dedge family emigrate to 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..