Fidlar is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Fidlar family lived in or near the settlement of Vis-de-lou in Normandy. Over time, the pronunciation of this place-name changed into Fidlar.
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Early Origins of the Fidlar family
The surname Fidlar was first found in Surrey where they were granted lands by William the Conqueror for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. The personal Norman name, Le Fidelaire, originated from Normandy.
Early History of the Fidlar family
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Fidlar Spelling Variations
The 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. Fidlar has been recorded under many different variations, including Fiddler, Fidler, Fiddlar, Fidlar, Fidelow, Fydler and many more.
Early Notables of the Fidlar family
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Migration of the Fidlar family
To 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. Fidlars were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Phillip Fidler settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1747; John Fidler arrived in Philadelphia in 1754; John Frederick Fiddler arrived in Philadelphia in 1834.
