Elderley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Elderley family

Early History of the Elderley family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elderley research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1153, 1154 and 1165 are included under the topic Early Elderley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Elderley Spelling Variations

A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Aldrey, Aldrie, Aldri, Audrieu and others.

Early Notables of the Elderley family

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Migration of the Elderley family

Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Elderley or a variant listed above: Ellen Audrey, who settled in Virginia in 1652; Joseph Audrieu, who settled in Louisiana in 1756; and Samuel Audry, who settled in Virginia in 1660.