Aggett Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Aggett has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the ancient personal name Eggar.

Aggett Early Origins

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The surname Aggett was first found in Lancashire in the north of England, where they held a family seat from ancient times, but from about the 13th century moved south to Foston in Derbyshire, and Sudbury, in the same county.

Aggett Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Aggett include Agard, Aggard, Aegard, Agart, Aggart, Egard and many more.

Aggett Early History

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Aggett Early Notables (pre 1700)

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Aggett In Ireland

Some of the Aggett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Aggett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Edward Aggett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Navarino" in 1849 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) NAVARINO 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Navarino.htm
Ann Aggett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Navarino" in 1849 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) NAVARINO 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Navarino.htm
Charlotte Aggett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Navarino" in 1849 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) NAVARINO 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Navarino.htm
Mary Aggett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Navarino" in 1849 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) NAVARINO 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Navarino.htm
Richard Aggett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Navarino" in 1849 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) NAVARINO 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Navarino.htm
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Contemporary Notables of the name Aggett (post 1700)

Neil Aggett (1953-1982), South African trade union leader and labour activist

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Citations

^ State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) NAVARINO 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Navarino.htm

Other References

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Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
Shaw, William A. Knights of England A Complete Record from the Earliest Time to the Present Day of the Knights of all the Orders of Chivalry in England, Scotland, Ireland and Knights Bachelors 2 Volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print. (ISBN 080630443X).
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The Aggett Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Aggett Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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