Fairechild History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Fairechild

What does the name Fairechild mean?

The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Fairechild come from its first bearer, who was a beautiful child. The distinguished name Fairechild 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 Fairechild family

The surname Fairechild 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 Fairechild family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fairechild research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1610, 1639 and 1670 are included under the topic Early Fairechild History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fairechild Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Fairechild has been spelled many different ways, including Fairchild, Fairechild, Fairchilde and others.

Early Notables of the Fairechild family

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Migration of the Fairechild family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Fairechilds to arrive in North America: 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 Fairechild 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