| ![Show Contents]() Esdale History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The first people to use the distinguished Esdale family name were found in the Barony of Estaile, in France. Early Origins of the Esdale familyThe surname Esdale was first found in Dumfriesshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Esdale familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Esdale research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1778 is included under the topic Early Esdale History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Esdale Spelling VariationsHuguenot surnames were only slightly Anglicized, and they remain to this day a distinct group of surnames in England. Nevertheless, Huguenot surnames have been subject to numerous spelling alterations since the names emerged in France. French surnames have a variety of spelling variations because the French language has changed drastically over the centuries. French was developed from the vernacular Latin of the Roman Empire. It is divided into three historic and linguistic periods: Old French, which developed before the 14th century; Middle French, which was used between the 14th and 16th centuries; and Modern French, which was used after the 16th century and continues to be in use today. In all of these periods, the French language was heavily influenced by other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when the barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heaviliy from the Italian language during the Renaissance. Huguenot names have numerous variations. The name may be spelled Esdale, Easdaile, Esdaile, Eskdale, Esdell, Esdel, Estdale and many more. Early Notables of the Esdale familyMore information is included under the topic Early Esdale Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Esdale migration to Canada | + |
Discovered in the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Esdale: Esdale Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Charles Esdale, who arrived in Canada in 1820
| Esdale migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Esdale Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Andrew Esdale, (b. 1802), aged 37, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 1
- Mrs. Esdale, (b. 1810), aged 29, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 1
- Mr. Thomas Esdale, (b. 1824), aged 15, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 1
- Mr. Jason Esdale, (b. 1818), aged 21, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 1
- James Esdale, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Ann Wilson" in 1857
| Contemporary Notables of the name Esdale (post 1700) | + |
- Paul Esdale (b. 1979), Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman
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Esdale migration to Canada 
Esdale migration to New Zealand 
