Addiss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Addiss

What does the name Addiss mean?

Addiss is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from Addie's son or Addy's son.

Early Origins of the Addiss family

The surname Addiss was first found in the county of Staffordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Addiss family

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Addiss Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Addiss has been recorded under many different variations, including Addis, Addys, Addyes, Addes, Adis, Addice, Addicks and many more.

Early Notables of the Addiss family

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Migration of the Addiss family to Ireland

Some of the Addiss family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Addiss migration to Australia +

Addiss Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Richard Addiss, aged 34, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Nugget" 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Addiss (post 1700) +

Jon W. Addiss (b. 1944), American Libertarian politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1984, 1992 2

Sources +

South Australian Register Tuesday 4th July 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Nugget 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/nugget1854.shtml
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html