Siddon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Siddon

What does the name Siddon mean?

The name Siddon is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in Seddon found in south-west Lancashire.

Early Origins of the Siddon family

The surname Siddon 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 Siddon family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Siddon research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1644 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Siddon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Siddon Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Siddon are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Siddon include: Seddon, Seddan, Sedden and others.

Early Notables of the Siddon family

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Siddon migration to Australia +

Siddon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. James Siddon, English convict who was convicted in Surrey, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Canada" on 23rd April 1819, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Siddon (post 1700) +

Mary Siddon (b. 1783), English thief whose severe punishment of being severely and privately whipped led to a turning-point in English attitudes to public violence
Thomas Edward "Tom" Siddon (b. 1941), Canadian former politician, Minister of National Defence in 1993, Ministers of Fisheries and Oceans (1985-1990)

The Siddon 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: None sino sed dono
Motto Translation: I do not permit, but I give.

Sources +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 9th December 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/canada