Cairnduff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Cairnduff family

Early History of the Cairnduff family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cairnduff research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1510 and 1670 are included under the topic Early Cairnduff History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cairnduff Spelling Variations

The many spelling variations in Medieval Scottish names result from the fact that scribes in that era spelled words according to sound. Translation too, was an undeveloped science, and many names were altered into complete obscurity. Over the years Cairnduff has been spelled Carnduff, Carnduf, Cairnduf, Cairnduffe and many more.

Early Notables of the Cairnduff family

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Migration of the Cairnduff family

To escape the uncertainties and discrimination faced in Scotland, many decided to head out for North America. Once they arrived, many Scots fought with relish in the American War of Independence; some went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Many ancestors of these Scots have recovered their lost national heritage in the 20th century through Clan organizations and Scottish historical societies. Among the settlers to North America were: Alexander Carnduff arrived in Quebec City in 1804.