The story of the Apperdour family begins in ancient
Scotland among the Pictish clans. The Apperdour family lived in Aberdeen (part of the modern Grampian region) and from Aberdour in
Fife (which is now part of the region of Fife).
Early Origins of the Apperdour family
The surname Apperdour was first found in
Forfarshire part of the Tayside region of North Eastern
Scotland, and present day Council Area of
Angus, at the Abbey of Arbroath where William Abirdour witnessed a charter by the Earl of Huntlie in 1367. Another William Aberdour was Bailie for the Abbey of Arbroath in 1483.
Early History of the Apperdour family
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Apperdour Spelling Variations
Translation has done much to alter the appearance of many Scottish names. It was a haphazard process that lacked a basic system of rules.
Spelling variations were a common result of this process. Apperdour has appeared Aberdour, Abirdour, Aberder, Abirder, Abyrdour and others.
Early Notables of the Apperdour family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Apperdour family to the New World and Oceana
Many Scots left their country to travel to the North American colonies in search of the freedom they could not find at home. Of those who survived the difficult voyage, many found the freedom they so desired. There they could choose their own beliefs and allegiances. Some became United Empire Loyalists and others fought in the American
War of Independence. The
Clan societies and highland games that have sprung up in the last century have allowed many of these disparate Scots to recover their collective national identity. A search of immigration and passenger ship lists revealed many early settlers bearing the Apperdour name: Charles Abirder settled in Georgia between 1790 and 1810.
The Apperdour Motto
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: Hinc spes effulget
Motto Translation: Hence hope shines forth.