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![Show Contents]() Dehavillend History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
The name Dehavillend came to England with the ancestors of the Dehavillend family in the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Dehavillend family lived in Somerset and Guernsey. Their name, however, is a reference to the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Haverland in Contantin, Normandy. Early Origins of the Dehavillend familyThe surname Dehavillend was first found in Somerset and Guernsey where "a member of the ancient Norman family of De Havilland of Guernsey settled in Somersetshire temp. Henry VII., and founded this surname in England." 1 The original Guernsey family settled there before 1176. Early History of the Dehavillend familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dehavillend research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1170 is included under the topic Early Dehavillend History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dehavillend Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Dehavillend has been recorded under many different variations, including Haviland, Havilland, De Haviland and others. Early Notables of the Dehavillend familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dehavillend Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Dehavillend familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Dehavillends were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Miles Haviland settled in Rhode Island in 1679; Mathew Haviland settled in Barbados in 1680 with his servants; Arthur, Daniel, Francis, Henry, James, John Haviland, all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860..
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: Dominus fortissima turris
Motto Translation: The Lord is the strong tower
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
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