Vardey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Vardey

What does the name Vardey mean?

Vardey is one of the names that was brought to England in the wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Vardey family lived in Cumberland. Their name, however, is a reference to the Barony of La Ferte, Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Early Origins of the Vardey family

The surname Vardey was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat anciently after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Vardey family

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Vardey Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Vardey include Vardy, Vardey, Vartey, Varty, Verty, Vertie and others.

Early Notables of the Vardey family

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Vardey migration to the United States +

In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Vardeys to arrive on North American shores:

Vardey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Miles Vardey, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1816