Squibbs History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Squibbs

What does the name Squibbs mean?

The surname Squibbs is derived from a nickname, as in a term of disdain, a poor kind of fellow. 1 2

Early Origins of the Squibbs family

The surname Squibbs 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 Squibbs family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Squibbs 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 Squibbs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Squibbs Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Squibbs include Squibb, Squib, Sqwib, Skuib, Skuibe, Squibe and others.

Early Notables of the Squibbs family

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Squibbs migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Squibbs were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Squibbs Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

E. Squibbs, aged 20, British settler who arrived in Philadelphia aboard the ship "SS Pennsylvania" in 1875
Walter Squibbs, aged 38, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "City of Merida" in 1880 3

Squibbs Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Samuel Squibbs, aged 45, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1906 3
Hubert Squibbs, aged 15, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1906 3
Elsie Squibbs, aged 9, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1906 3
Sarah Squibbs, aged 45, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1906 3
Doris Squibbs, aged 36, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Fort St George" in 1930 3

Sources +

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
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result