Wokey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Scotland

Early Origins of the Wokey family

Early History of the Wokey family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wokey research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1396, 1408, 1438 and 1615 are included under the topic Early Wokey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wokey Spelling Variations

Wokey has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Wokey have been found, including Vocat, Voket, Vokey, Woket, Wokey, Wokete and others.

Early Notables of the Wokey family

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Migration of the Wokey family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Wokeys to arrive on North American shores: William Vokey from Jersey settled in Spaniards Bay, Newfoundland, in 1775.