Pandey History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Pandey surname is derived from the Middle English/Old French word "panetier" and was an occupational name from the office of master-baker. "In the court of France the Pantier was an officer of high consideration; and in monasteries the Pantier was charged with the distribution of bread to the poor. " [1] Early Origins of the Pandey familyThe surname Pandey was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Pandey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pandey research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1373, 1470, 1471, 1519, 1524, 1545 and 1558 are included under the topic Early Pandey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pandey Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Panter, Panther, Pantre, Pander, Pantry and others. Early Notables of the Pandey familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Andrew Panter, Keeper of the King's Mint; Patrick Paniter (born c. 1470 - 1519) Scottish churchman and principal secretary to... Migration of the Pandey familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hannah, John, and William Pantry who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1634; Elizabeth Panther settled in New England in 1738; George Panter settled in Maryland in 1741.
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