Rosdel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Rosdel

What does the name Rosdel mean?

The ancestors of the name Rosdel date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in the village of Rosindale near Clitheroe in the county of Lancashire. The surname was originally derived from two elements, rosen meaning roses and dahl referring to a valley. In this case the original bearers of the surname lived in a valley full of roses.

Early Origins of the Rosdel family

The surname Rosdel was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Rosdel family

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Rosdel Spelling Variations

Rosdel has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Rosdel have been found, including Rosindale, Rosendale, Rosedale, Rosedell, Rosdell and many more.

Early Notables of the Rosdel family

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Migration of the Rosdel family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Rosdels to arrive on North American shores: Samuel Rosdail who settled in New York State with his wife and four children in 1825; Thomas Rosdell settled in Virginia in 1635; Frederick and Maria Rosendal arrived in Philadelphia in 1806.