Kerrie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Kerrie family

Early History of the Kerrie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kerrie research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1555, 1556 and 1559 are included under the topic Early Kerrie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kerrie Spelling Variations

Compared to other ancient cultures found in the British Isles, the number of Welsh surnames are relatively few, but there are an inordinately large number of spelling variations. These spelling variations began almost as soon as surname usage became common. As a result, people could not specify how to spell their own names leaving the specific recording up to the individual scribe or priest. Those recorders would then spell the names as they heard them, causing many different variations. Later, many Welsh names were recorded in English. This transliteration process was extremely imprecise since the Brythonic Celtic language of the Welsh used many sounds the English language was not accustomed to. Finally, some variations occurred by the individual's design: a branch loyalty within a family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations were indicated by spelling variations of one's name. The Kerrie name over the years has been spelled Kerry, Kerrie and others.

Early Notables of the Kerrie family

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Migration of the Kerrie family

The Welsh began to emigrate to North America in the late 1800s and early 1900s in search of land, work, and freedom. Those that arrived helped shape the industry, commerce, and the cultural heritage of both Canada and the United States. The records regarding immigration and passenger show a number of people bearing the name Kerrie: Edward Kerry settled in New England in 1766.