Spedan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Early Origins of the Spedan family

The surname Spedan was first found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Spedan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spedan research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1502, 1600, 1765 and 1909 are included under the topic Early Spedan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Spedan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Speding, Spedding, Speddin, Spedin, Spedane, Speedin, Speeding and many more.

Early Notables of the Spedan family

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Migration of the Spedan family to Ireland

Some of the Spedan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Spedan family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Spedding landed in America in 1775.

The Spedan 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: Utile dulci
Motto Translation: Useful and agreable.