Sedan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe lineage of the name Sedan begins with the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It is a result of when they lived in Seddon found in south-west Lancashire. Early Origins of the Sedan familyThe surname Sedan was first found in Durham where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Sedan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sedan research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1644 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Sedan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sedan Spelling VariationsOnly recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Sedan has undergone many spelling variations, including Seddon, Seddan, Sedden and others. Early Notables of the Sedan familyAnother 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sedan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Sedan were among those contributors: Sedan Settlers in United States 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: None sino sed dono Motto Translation: I do not permit, but I give.
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