| ![Show Contents]() Worlidge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England When the ancestors of the Worlidge family emigrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived in Kent, at Woolwich. Early Origins of the Worlidge familyThe surname Worlidge was first found in Kent where they held a family seat. The name is derived from the borough of London, which, originally the Saxon name Hulviz, at the time of the taking of the Domesday Book in 1086 by Duke William of Normandy, was held by Hamo the Sheriff, sometimes known as Hamo the Senechal (historian). It was customary amongst the Norman Barons to assign the name of the locality as a surname to a son so as to distinguish son from father. Hamo's, second son, Hamon, is most likely to be the under-tenant holding Woolwich, from his father, and conjecturally, the family are descended thusly. Wollage Green was also held, as was Woolwich Wood. Early History of the Worlidge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Worlidge research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1313, 1524, 1598, 1621, 1625, 1640, 1668, 1700 and 1827 are included under the topic Early Worlidge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Worlidge Spelling VariationsThe 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. Worlidge has been recorded under many different variations, including Woolwich, Woolidge, Woolich, Woolidge, Woolage, Wooledge, Woledge, Woolage, Wolage, Wolledge, Worledge, Worlidge, Worllege, Worlledge, Worlage, Wolladge, Woolidge, Wollage, Wooladge, Worlych, Woolych, Woolydge, Wollydge, Warledge, Wullich, Wullidge, Wulladge, Wullage, Wooleich and many more. Early Notables of the Worlidge familyMore information is included under the topic Early Worlidge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Worlidge migration to the United States | + |
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. Worlidges were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:
Worlidge Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- William Worlidge, aged 18, who arrived in Virginia in 1619 aboard the ship "Bona Nova" 1
- Mr. Henry Worlidge, aged 18, who arrived in Virginia aboard the ship "Paul" in 1635 2
| Worlidge migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Worlidge Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Mr. Edward J. Worlidge, who arrived arrived in Fremantle, Australia in 1955 aboard the ship "Strathaird" 3
- Margaret Worlidge, who arrived arrived in Fremantle, Australia in 1955 aboard the ship "Strathaird" 3
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's Retrieved January 6th 2023, retrieved from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
- National Archives of Australia Retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx
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Worlidge migration to the United States 
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