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The name Flowerdew is derived from the French 'fleur' and ' Dieu,' which literally means "God's flower" 1
The surname Flowerdew was first found in Norfolk where John Floure-dieu was listed in 1541. A few years later, John Flowerdew, of Hetherset, Norfolk was registered as holding lands in 1549 and William Flowerdew was rector of Ashby, Norfolk in 1606. 2
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Flowerdew research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1552, 1555, 1569, 1571, 1573, 1577, 1579, 1586, 1592, 1606, 1619 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Flowerdew History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The 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. Flowerdew has been recorded under many different variations, including Flowerdew, Flowerday, Flowerdue, Flourdough, Flowerdo and many more.
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
To 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. Flowerdews were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: