Roskilly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Scotland
England

Early Origins of the Roskilly family

The surname Roskilly was first found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times and were the Lords of the manor of Roskell. Since Cumberland was not included in the Domesday Book taken in 1086, and initiated by Duke William of Normandy after the conquest of England in 1066, the records of this northern county are scarce, and it may be assumed that their estates were reasonably well scattered over that shire.

Early History of the Roskilly family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Roskilly research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1950 is included under the topic Early Roskilly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Roskilly Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Roskill, Roskil, Roskel, Roskell, Roskal, Roskall, Rosiell and many more.

Early Notables of the Roskilly family

More information is included under the topic Early Roskilly Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Roskilly migration to the United States +

Roskilly Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. George Roskilly, (b. 1870), aged 22, Cornish labourer travelling aboard the ship "Teutonic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 1st September 1892 en route to New York, USA 1

Roskilly migration to Australia +

Roskilly Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Robert Roskilly, (b. 1857), aged 20, Cornish labourer travelling aboard the ship "Pericles" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 5th December 1877 2

The Roskilly 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: Ros coeli
Motto Translation: A shower from heaven.

Sources +

Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_ellis_island_1892_on.pdf
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 19). Emigrants to Australia NSW 1860 -88 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/nsw_passenger_lists_1860_88.pdf