| ![Show Contents]() Corduff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The age-old Pictish-Scottish family name Corduff is derived from the Gaelic Dubh or the older Gaelic word Dub. Early Origins of the Corduff familyThe surname Corduff was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, where one of the first records of the name was Duncan Duff who was witness to a charter in 1275. The Clan claim descent from Duff (Dubh, the Black) (d. 967), King of Celtic Alban. He was son of Malcolm and succeeded, in 962, Constantine as king. " In 965 Duff defeated Colin, the son of Indulph, supported by the abbot of Dunkeld and the chief of Athole at Drumcrub in Strathearn. Two years later Colin reversed this victory and expelled Duff, who, according to a later chronicle, was afterwards, when attempting to recover his kingdom, slain at Forres. His body was hidden under the bridge of Kinloss, and the sun did not shine till it was found and buried. An eclipse on 10 July 967 may have originated or confirmed this story." 1 Early History of the Corduff familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Corduff research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1320 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Corduff History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Corduff Spelling VariationsIn the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Corduff has appeared Duff, MacDuff and others. Early Notables of the Corduff familyMore information is included under the topic Early Corduff Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Corduff family to Ireland
Some of the Corduff family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 75 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Corduff familyFaced by this persecution and the generally unstable political climate of those days, many Scots chose to leave their homeland for Ireland, Australia, and North America in search of greater opportunity and freedom. The colonies across the Atlantic were the most popular choice, but a passage there was neither cheap nor easily suffered. Passengers arrived sick and poor, but those who made it intact often found land and more tolerant societies in which to live. These brave settlers formed the backbone of the burgeoning nations of Canada and the United States. It is only this century that the ancestors of these families have begun to recover their collective identity through the patriotic highland games and Clan societies that have sprung up throughout North America. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Corduff: Captain Duff who settled in Boston in 1763; Anne Duff settled in Jamaica in 1774; Donald Duff settled in S.Carolina in 1716; John Duff settled in Pennsylvania in 1772.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Corduff (post 1700) | + |
- Willie Corduff (b. 1953), Irish environmental activist from Rossport, Kilcommon, Erris
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: Deus Juvat
Motto Translation: God assists.
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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