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![Show Contents]() Harsike History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Harsike familyThe surname Harsike was first found in Norfolk at Southacre, a parish, in the union of Swaffham, hundred of South Greenhoe. The church located here is of particular significance to the family. "The church contains portions in the three styles of English architecture, with a square embattled tower; at the east end of the north aisle is a chapel, in which is the effigy of a Knight Templar, supposed to represent Sir Eudo Harsick, who died in 1292, and by whom it is thought the church was erected." 1 Early History of the Harsike familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harsike research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510, 1552 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Harsike History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Harsike Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Harsike has been spelled many different ways, including Harsick, Hartsick, Arsick, Harsigg, Arsigg, Harsike, Hasick, Hawsick, Hausick and many more. Early Notables of the Harsike familyMore information is included under the topic Early Harsike Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Harsike familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Harsikes to arrive in North America: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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