Cassady History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIrish names tend to vary widely in their spelling and overall form. The original Gaelic form of the name Cassady is Ó Casaide. 1 Early Origins of the Cassady familyThe surname Cassady was first found in Fermanagh (Irish: Fear Manach) in the southwestern part of Northern Ireland, Province of Ulster, where the Irish sept claims direct descent from the Irish King Colla da Crioch who was banished from Ireland in 327. 2 Early History of the Cassady familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cassady research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1143 and 1740 are included under the topic Early Cassady History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cassady Spelling VariationsThose scribes in Ireland during the Middle Ages recorded names as they sounded. Consequently, in this era many people were recorded under different spellings each time their name was written down. Research on the Cassady family name revealed numerous spelling variations, including Cassidy, Cassady, Cassiday, Cassedy, Cassedey and others. Early Notables of the Cassady familyMore information is included under the topic Early Cassady Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cassady RankingIn the United States, the name Cassady is the 6,189th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 3
During the 19th century thousands of impoverished Irish families made the long journey to British North America and the United States. These people were leaving a land that had become beset with poverty, lack of opportunity, and hunger. In North America, they hoped to find land, work, and political and religious freedoms. Although the majority of the immigrants that survived the long sea passage did make these discoveries, it was not without much perseverance and hard work: by the mid-19th century land suitable for agriculture was short supply, especially in British North America, in the east; the work available was generally low paying and physically taxing construction or factory work; and the English stereotypes concerning the Irish, although less frequent and vehement, were, nevertheless, present in the land of freedom, liberty, and equality for all men. The largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. Research into passenger and immigration lists has brought forth evidence of the early members of the Cassady family in North America: Cassady Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Cassady Settlers in Canada in the 18th CenturyCassady Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Cassady Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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: Frangas non flectes Motto Translation: Thou may'st break, but shalt not bend me.
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