| ![Show Contents]() Viggars History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Viggars 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 Viggars family lived in Cornwall. Their name, however, is a reference to St. Vigore Des Montes, Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Now known as Saint-Vigor, the Eure department is approximately 120 square miles. Early Origins of the Viggars familyThe surname Viggars was first found in Cornwall. They were originally from St. Vigore Des Montes in the arrondisement of St. Lo in the canton of Tessy, in Normandy. They were neighbors of the Traceys who also settled in the west country at Barnstaple in Devon. Not all of the family left Normandy for England as Simon Vigor (c.1515-1575) from Evreux, Normandy was a French Catholic bishop and controversialist. Early History of the Viggars familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Viggars research. Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Viggars History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Viggars Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Viggars have been found, including Vigors, Viggars, Vigars, Viggors, Viggers, Vigures, Vigours and many more. Early Notables of the Viggars familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Viggars Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Viggars family to Ireland
Some of the Viggars family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 44 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Viggars were among those contributors:
Viggars Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mabel Viggars, aged 28, originally from Liverpool, England, arrived in New York in 1913 aboard the ship "Caronia" from Liverpool, England 1
- Wilfred Arthur Viggars, aged 31, arrived in New York in 1922 aboard the ship "Celtic" from Liverpool, England 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Viggars (post 1700) | + |
- Anthony Viggars, English International-level player for the Newcastle (Staffs) Volleyball Club
- J. Viggars RAFVR, British Leading Aircraftmen at the 1946 New Year Honours
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: Spectemur agendo
Motto Translation: Let us be judged by our actions.
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