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![Show Contents]() Davon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancient history of the Davon name begins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the family resided near a body of water derived from the Old English word that means deep waters. Early Origins of the Davon familyThe surname Davon was first found in Sussex 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 Davon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Davon research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Davon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Davon Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Davon include Devenish, Devonish, Devanay, Devenay, Deveney, Devenney, Devenny, O'Devanny, O'Devenish, O'Devonish and many more. Early Notables of the Davon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Davon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Davon family to Ireland
Some of the Davon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 54 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Davon or a variant listed above:
Davon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Henry Davon, who arrived in Tippecanoe County, Ind in 1845 1
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- Ray Davon Jacobs (1992-2023), known professionally as AUGUST 08, an American musician and singer who co-wrote the Billboard topping hit "I'm the One"
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: Spero et captivus nitor
Motto Translation: I hope, and though a captive I strive.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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