Hawtay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Hawtay family

Early History of the Hawtay family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hawtay research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1381, 1397, 1399, 1596 and 1784 are included under the topic Early Hawtay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hawtay Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hawtay were recorded, including Auty, Autie, Autee, Awty, Awtee, Awtie and others.

Early Notables of the Hawtay family

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Migration of the Hawtay family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hawtay family emigrate to North America: Henry Auty, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1871; and Alfred Auty to Philadelphia in 1878.