Spirrvy History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Spirrvy familyThe surname Spirrvy was first found in Devon where they held a family seat from very ancient times, as Lords of the manor of Spurway Barton. One of the first records of the name was Ricardo Greda de Spurwaye (c. 1270-1320) who held lands in the area and records show that a transfer of lands in Bears, a hamlet in Broadclyst parish, north-east of Exeter about that time. "Thurgarton Hall [in Norfolk] is the residence of W. D. Spurrell, Esq., whose family have occupied the mansion for several centuries." 1 "Slade, [Devon] with its fine hall, once the seat of the family of that name, has long been the residence of the Spurrells, and their descendants, the Podes." 2 Early History of the Spirrvy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spirrvy research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1200 and 1542 are included under the topic Early Spirrvy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spirrvy Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Spurway, Spurvey, Spurrvey, Spurways, Spurrier and others. Early Notables of the Spirrvy familyMore information is included under the topic Early Spirrvy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Spirrvy familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Spuraway who settled in Virginia in 1663; Robert Spurway settled in Barbados in 1685; John Spurway settled in Virginia in 1687; Michael Spurrier settled in Virginia in 1635. In Newfoundland, Richard Spurway was a Boat keeper of Bay Bulls in 1681.
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