It was among those Anglo-Saxon tribes that once ruled over Britain that the name Frederack was formed. The name was derived from the baptismal name Frederick. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames.
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Early Origins of the Frederack family
The surname Frederack was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat from very early times.
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Early History of the Frederack family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Frederack research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1601, 1655, 1656, 1679 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Frederack History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Frederack Spelling Variations
Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Frederack include Frederick, Fredericks, Frederic, Frary and others.
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Early Notables of the Frederack family
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Migration of the Frederack family
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Frederack were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: John Frary, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1636; John Frederick, who immigrated to Virginia in 1651; John Frederick, who settled in Barbados with his wife and servants in 1680.
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.
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