Stirkland History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Stirkland family

The surname Stirkland was first found in Westmorland where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say they were descended from the Norman Earls of Northumberland.

Early History of the Stirkland family

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Stirkland Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Strickland, Stirkland, Stickland and others.

Early Notables of the Stirkland family

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Migration of the Stirkland family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Strickland, who settled in Virginia in 1670; along with Joseph; Henry Strickland settled in New Jersey in 1769; Hugh Strickland settled in Wilmington, Del. in 1789.

The Stirkland Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: A la volonté de Dieu
Motto Translation: At the will of God.