The name Wartind has been recorded in British history since the time when the Anglo-Saxons ruled over the region. The name is assumed to have been given to someone who was a guard or watchman. Interestingly, the name Wartind was originally from the Anglo-French word wardein, meaning guardian.
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Early Origins of the Wartind family
The surname Wartind was first found in Hertfordshire where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Wartind family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wartind research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1273, 1352, 1379, 1614, 1627, 1640, 1664, 1683, 1716 and 1758 are included under the topic Early Wartind History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Wartind Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Wartind has been spelled many different ways, including Warden, Wardan, Werden and others.
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Early Notables of the Wartind family
Notables of this surname at this time include: John Warden, English politician, Member of Parliament for Hereford in 1614; and Sir John Werden (also Worden), 1st Baronet Cholmeaton in the County of Chester (1640-1716), an English barrister, judge, politician, and diplomat. Born in Cholmeaton, he was the eldest son of... Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wartind Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Wartind family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Wartinds to arrive in North America: Thomas Warden settled in Virginia in 1623; James and Joseph Warden settled in New York State in 1804; William Warden settled in Virginia in 1774.
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