| ![Show Contents]() Dudderadge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The name Dudderadge is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived close to a region called Dodda's ridge. The name is derived from the local of Dodridge, likely in Devon or the southwest country. 1 Early Origins of the Dudderadge familyThe surname Dudderadge was first found in Devon where the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list Richard de Doderig as holding lands there at that time. 2 Later Richard Doderugge was listed in Devon in 1353. 3 Early History of the Dudderadge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dudderadge research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1218, 1555, 1610, 1621, 1625, 1628, 1646, 1650, 1656 and 1666 are included under the topic Early Dudderadge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dudderadge Spelling VariationsThe 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. Dudderadge has been spelled many different ways, including Dodderidge, Doderidge, Dodderige, Doderige, Dotteridge and many more. Early Notables of the Dudderadge familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Sir John Doddridge (1555-1628), an English lawyer, justice of the king's bench, Member of Parliament. He was son of Richard Doddridge, merchant, of Barnstaple. 4Pentecost Dodderidge (died 1650), was an English...
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dudderadge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Dudderadge familyThousands 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 Dudderadges to arrive in North America: Davie Dodderidge who settled in Barbados in 1635; along with Jarvis and Thomas; George Dodderidge settled in Virginia in 1670 along with John; Thomas Dodderidge settled in Virginia in 1635..
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