Adis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Adis

What does the name Adis mean?

The name Adis is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from Addie's son or Addy's son.

Early Origins of the Adis family

The surname Adis was first found in the county of Staffordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Adis family

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Adis 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. Adis has been spelled many different ways, including Addis, Addys, Addyes, Addes, Adis, Addice, Addicks and many more.

Early Notables of the Adis family

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Migration of the Adis family to Ireland

Some of the Adis family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Adis 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 Adiss to arrive in North America: Edward Addis who settled in Nevis, in 1654; John settled in Virginia 1652; another John settled in Barbados in 1680; Anne settled in Virginia in 1684.