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![Show Contents]() Antler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Antler is a name that was brought to England by the ancestors of the Antler family when they migrated to the region after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The Antler family lived in Anctiville, Normandy, in the diocese of Coutances. The Antler family migrated to England in the 11th century, settling in the county of Dorset. Early Origins of the Antler familyThe surname Antler was first found in the county of Dorset, in England, but for earlier origins the family can be traced to Tebotvilla in Normandy, where their territories were known as Weedon Beck. They accompanied Duke William of Normandy into England in 1066 and were granted lands in Dorset. Early History of the Antler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Antler research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1636 and 1901 are included under the topic Early Antler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Antler Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Antler have been found, including Anketill, Ankatell, Anketil, Ankatel, Anchetill, Anchetell and many more. Early Notables of the Antler familyMore information is included under the topic Early Antler Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Antler family to Ireland
Some of the Antler family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 47 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Antler were among those contributors:
Antler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- C L Antler, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 1
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Vade ad formicam
Motto Translation: Go to the ant.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Antler migration to the United States 
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