| ![Show Contents]() Squib History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of SquibWhat does the name Squib mean? The surname Squib is derived from a nickname, as in a term of disdain, a poor kind of fellow. 1 2 Early Origins of the Squib familyThe surname Squib was first found in Dorset, England where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Squib familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Squib research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1166, 1455, 1483, 1487, 1510, 1530, 1600, 1764, 1778 and 1831 are included under the topic Early Squib History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Squib Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Squib were recorded, including Squibb, Squib, Sqwib, Skuib, Skuibe, Squibe and others. Early Notables of the Squib family- George Squibb (c. 1764-1831), a British auctioneer who in succeeding his father James, founded the auction house of Squibb & Son, working from public rooms in Boyle Street, facing down Savile Row, Lon...
Migration of the Squib familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Squib family emigrate to North America: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
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