Charwork History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Charwork

What does the name Charwork mean?

Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Charwork is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived at Charlesworth, a village in the county of Derbyshire located near Chapellon, on the boarder of Yorkshire. The surname literally means of Charlesworth, which was customary of surnames in medieval England to add one's personal name to the name of the area of residence. The suffix worth is also very common as it denotes that the individuals lived at an enclosure or a homestead.

Early Origins of the Charwork family

The surname Charwork was first found in Derbyshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Charwork family

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Charwork Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Charwork has been spelled many different ways, including Charlesworth, Charlsworth, Charlesworthe and others.

Early Notables of the Charwork family

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Migration of the Charwork family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Charworks to arrive in North America: Joseph Charlesworth who settled in Pennsylvania in 1683 with his wife Sarah; Benjamin Charlesworth who settled in New York in 1821.

The Charwork 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: Justitia et virtus
Motto Translation: Justice and virtue.