Durbridge History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Durbridge familyThe surname Durbridge was first found in Pembroke where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that county. Early History of the Durbridge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Durbridge research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1081, 1139, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1532 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Durbridge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Durbridge Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Dunbridge, Durbridge, Dunbrigg, Dunbrig, Durbrigg and others. Early Notables of the Durbridge familyMore information is included under the topic Early Durbridge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Durbridge Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Durbridge Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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