Doake History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Doake

What does the name Doake mean?

The ancestors of the first family to use the name Doake lived among the ancient Scottish people called the Picts. The Doake family lived in the Kilmadok district of Scotland. The Scottish Doake surname is derived from the Gaelic Mac Gille Doig, which means "son of the servant of St. Cadog." The personal name Cadog was Welsh, and has no connection to the name of the animal.

Early Origins of the Doake family

The surname Doake 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 they held a family seat from early times.

Early History of the Doake family

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Doake Spelling Variations

In 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. Doake has appeared Doig, Dog, Doeg, Doige, Doag, Doak, Doake, Doack and others.

Early Notables of the Doake family

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Migration of the Doake family to Ireland

Some of the Doake family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Doake migration to Canada +

Faced 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 Doake:

Doake Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

William Doake, aged 24, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Eleanor Gordon" in 1834
Sarah Doake, aged 21, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Eleanor Gordon" in 1834