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![Show Contents]() Crutendent History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Crutendent is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in the village of Crotynden (Crittenden or Cruttenden) in West Kent. This lost village is thought to have derived its name from the Old English personal name Gu(dh)here + Old English "-ing" and "denn," literally meaning "person living near a woodland pasture." (Oxford) Another source claims the name was derived from "the cot on the lower hill; from cru, a cot; tane, lower, and dun or din, a hill; or it may be the chalk hill, from krit, Saxon, chalk." 1 Early Origins of the Crutendent familyThe surname Crutendent was first found in West Kent at Crittenden. While this is the generally accepted origin of the name one source claims the family originally "came from Criddon, formerly Critendone (Cridela's hill), in Shropshire." 2 Early History of the Crutendent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Crutendent research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1481 is included under the topic Early Crutendent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Crutendent Spelling VariationsThe 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. Crutendent has been spelled many different ways, including Crittenden, Cruttenden, Critenden, Crutenden and many more. Early Notables of the Crutendent familyMore information is included under the topic Early Crutendent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Crutendent familyThousands 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 Crutendents to arrive in North America: George Crittenden who arrived in San Francisco in 1852 with his wife, six children, and two servants; Albert Crittenden, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1876.
- Arthur, William , An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. London: 1857. Print
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
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