Kerwood History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Kerwood familyThe surname Kerwood was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, 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 Kerwood familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kerwood research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1526, 1650, 1698, 1708 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Kerwood History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kerwood Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kirkwood, Kirkward and others. Early Notables of the Kerwood familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kerwood Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kerwood family to IrelandSome of the Kerwood family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Kerwood Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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: Spes mea in Deo Motto Translation: My hope is in God.
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