Wattdine History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsWattdine is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Wattdine family lived in Yorkshire, at Wadding. Early Origins of the Wattdine familyThe surname Wattdine was first found in Yorkshire where they are "perhaps the patronymical form of the Anglo-Saxon Wade." 1 Early History of the Wattdine familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wattdine research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1086, 1581, 1588, 1591, 1644 and 1657 are included under the topic Early Wattdine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wattdine Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Wattdine has been recorded under many different variations, including Wadding, Wadden, Waddyng, Wading and others. Early Notables of the Wattdine familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wattdine Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wattdine family to IrelandSome of the Wattdine family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Wattdine familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Wattdines were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Margaret Wadden from County Wexford who settled in St. John's Newfoundland in 1878; John Wadden settled in Heart's Content in Newfoundland in 1871; his name was also spelled Waddon.
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