Fairchilds History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Fairchilds

What does the name Fairchilds mean?

The name Fairchilds is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a beautiful child. The distinguished name Fairchilds is derived from the Old English word fæger, which meant fair or beautiful, and cild, which was the word for child.

Early Origins of the Fairchilds family

The surname Fairchilds was first found in Oxfordshire 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 Fairchilds family

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Fairchilds Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Fairchilds have been found, including Fairchild, Fairechild, Fairchilde and others.

Early Notables of the Fairchilds family

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Migration of the Fairchilds family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Fairchilds surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Thomas Fairchild who settled in Connecticut in 1630 and from him descended Horace, Miss Celina, Miss Julia, and Mrs. Charles. They became a distinguished U.S. family and were related to Sergeant Francis Nichols of Stratford, Conn..

The Fairchilds Motto +

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: Illi nun quam cedunt
Motto Translation: They never turn out