Dureden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The Dureden name has descended through the generations from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name comes from having lived in the village of Dearden in the county of Lancashire.

Early Origins of the Dureden family

The surname Dureden was first found in Lancashire at Dearden, near Edenfield, Bury 1 where the name derives from the Old English word "deor" meaning "deer," and "denu", which meant "valley," collectively meaning "the valley of the deer."

Early History of the Dureden family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dureden research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1130 and 1281 are included under the topic Early Dureden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dureden Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Dureden has undergone many spelling variations, including Dearden, Deardens, Durden, Dureden, Deardon and many more.

Early Notables of the Dureden family

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Migration of the Dureden family

To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Dureden were among those contributors: Richard Dearden who settled in Virginia in 1717; Harrison, John, William Deardon, settled in Philadelphia between 1860 and 1870.

The Dureden Motto +

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: Dum Spiro Spero
Motto Translation: While I have breath I hope.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)