Shortus History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Shortus

The ancestors of the Shortus family lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Shortus was a name given to a person who was given the nickname of Short-hose, due to the fact that this individual wore half hose which reached the top of the knee, rather than covering the whole leg. 1 It is generally thought that the name originates from the Norman French word courtheuse ("short stockings").

Early Origins of the Shortus family

Early History of the Shortus family

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Shortus Spelling Variations

Shortus 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 Shortus have been found, including Shorthouse, Shortus, Shorthose, Shortis, Curthoys, Curthose and many more.

Early Notables of the Shortus family

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Migration of the Shortus 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 Shortuss to arrive on North American shores: Thomas Shorthouse who arrived in Philadelphia in 1797; another Thomas Shorthouse arrived in New York in 1822; Michael Shortis settled in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland in 1845..