| ![Show Contents]() Vaudrey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of VaudreyWhat does the name Vaudrey mean? The enchanting region of Bourgoigne was the historical homeland of the prominent surname Vaudrey. Vaudrey is a topographic surname, which is a type of hereditary surname. These were given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. Habitation names form the other broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties. As a general rule, the greater the distance between an individual and their homeland, the larger the territory they were named after. For example, a person who only moved to another parish would be known by the name of their original village, while people who migrated to a different country were often known by the name of a region or country from which they came. Early Origins of the Vaudrey familyThe surname Vaudrey was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where this distinguished family held a family seat in the Franche-Comté, and were members of the aristocracy of that region. Early History of the Vaudrey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vaudrey research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1724 and 1802 are included under the topic Early Vaudrey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vaudrey Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vaudry, Vaudrey, Vaudreil, Vaudray, Vauday, Vaudey, Vaudre, Vaudrée, Vaudree, Vaudreuil, Vaudrevil, Vaudryville and many more. Early Notables of the Vaudrey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vaudrey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Vaudrey migration to the United States | + |
Vaudrey Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Daniel Vaudrey, who settled in Virginia in 1683
Vaudrey Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jean-Baptiste Vaudrey who settled in Louisiana in 1780
| Contemporary Notables of the name Vaudrey (post 1700) | + |
- Emma Lucy Vaudrey, American actress, known for her work on Nice Guy Eddie (2001), Springhill (1996) and Following The Wicca Man (2013)
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: J'ai valu, vaux et vaudray
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