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Early Origins of the Headridge family

The surname Headridge was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire, where they held a family seat in their territories. The Pictish influence on Scottish history diminished after Kenneth Macalpine became King of all Scotland. But those east coast families still played an important role in government and were more accessible to Government than their western highland counterparts. Later they held a family seat at Dunbar in the 15th century.

Early History of the Headridge family

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Headridge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hedderwick, Hetherwick, Heatherwick, Hedderick, Hethirwick, Hatherwick, Hatherick, Henderwick, Henderweck, Headrick, Hetherig and many more.

Early Notables of the Headridge family

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United States Headridge migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Headridge Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Headridge, aged 27, arrived in New York in 1895 aboard the ship "Etruria" from Liverpool & Queenstown 1
Headridge Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • James Headridge, aged 28, originally from Glasgow, arrived in New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Anchoria" from Glasgow, Scotland 1
  • M. Headridge, aged 30, originally from Glasgow, arrived in New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Anchoria" from Glasgow, Scotland 1


The Headridge 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: Ne timeas recte faciendo
Motto Translation: Fear no when acting right.


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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