Vartanian History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Vartanian is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Vartanian 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 Vartanian family

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

Early History of the Vartanian family

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Vartanian Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Vartanian has been recorded under many different variations, including Vardy, Vardey, Vartey, Varty, Verty, Vertie and others.

Early Notables of the Vartanian family

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Migration of the Vartanian family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Vartanians were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Miles Vardey settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1816; Mrs. Vardy, her husband and two children, settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1765; Elizabeth Vardy settled in Virginia in 1653.