Iredale History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Iredale

What does the name Iredale mean?

The name Iredale is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in an area that was referred to as Airedale, which refers to those who lived in the valley of the river Aire found in the counties of Yorkshire and Cumberland.

Early Origins of the Iredale family

The surname Iredale was first found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Iredale family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Iredale research. Another 49 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1753 is included under the topic Early Iredale History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Iredale Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Iredale are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Iredale include: Ardall, Ardoll, Airedale, Irdale, Iredale and many more.

Early Notables of the Iredale family

Iredale of Fangs Brow

Iredale migration to Canada +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Iredale or a variant listed above:

Iredale Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Abraham Iredale, an United Empire Loyalist, Lieutenant of Guides and Pioneers, fled to Canada as a result to the American Revolution

Contemporary Notables of the name Iredale (post 1700) +

Tom Iredale (1880-1972), English-born, Australian ornithologist and malacologist
Timothy Iredale (b. 1972), British television journalist, Political Editor for the BBC in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Francis Adams Iredale (1867-1926), Australian Test cricketer who played 14 Tests
Randle W Iredale, prominent Canadian architect