Peurifoy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Ireland

Etymology of Peurifoy

The history of the name Peurifoy goes back 1066 when the Norman Conquest of England occurred. Soon after this event, the name would have been given to a man of true faith. The name was originally derived from the Old French purefei, meaning one who was staunch and true and by my faith

"The present spelling is a popular etymology, 'pure faith', which arose when per, par and pur fell together in pronunciation. " 1

Early Origins of the Peurifoy family

Early History of the Peurifoy family

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Peurifoy 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. Peurifoy has been recorded under many different variations, including Purefoy, Purefield, Purefree, Purefrey, Purfrey, Purfry and many more.

Early Notables of the Peurifoy family

William Purefoy (c.1580-1659) who was appointed to the High Court of Justice that tried and condemned King Charles I in 1649. He was eldest son of Francis Purefoy (d. 1617), and was elected Member of Parliament for Coventry (1627-1628) and Sheriff of Warwickshire in 1631. He joined in the signing of the death-warrant of Charles I. 3 Robert Warton...
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Migration of the Peurifoy family to Ireland

Some of the Peurifoy family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Peurifoy 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. Peurifoys were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Lieutenant Purfrey who settled in Virginia in 1623; Lucy Purefoy, who settled in Virginia in 1629; Samuell Purefoy, who came to St. Christopher (New England) in 1633.