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![Show Contents]() Frederiks History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Frederiks is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is 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. Early Origins of the Frederiks familyThe surname Frederiks was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Frederiks familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Frederiks research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1601, 1655, 1656, 1679 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Frederiks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Frederiks Spelling VariationsFrederiks has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Frederiks have been found, including Frederick, Fredericks, Frederic, Frary and others. Early Notables of the Frederiks familyAnother 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Frederiks Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Frederikss to arrive on North American shores:
Frederiks Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Roelofje Frederiks, who settled in New York, NY in 1846
- Jan Frederiks, aged 22, who landed in New York, NY in 1846 1
- Marinus Frederiks, who settled in Indiana in 1847
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: Prudens simplicitas beat
Motto Translation: Prudent simplicity blesses
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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