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Underwood Family History
Underwood Genealogy & Family TreeUnderwood is an English name from Derbyshire, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to people who lived under or below the woods or on a hillside. The earliest known ancestor--William de Underwode--was recorded in 1188. The family motto is Omnes arbusta juvant which means "Groves delight all men."
Other spellings include “Underwoode." Notable people with the surname include American country singer and actress Carrie Underwood (American Idol, Soul Surfer, The Sound of Music), English actor Sam Underwood (The Following, Dexter, Homeland), and American actor Blair Underwood (Gattaca, Deep Impact, L.A. Law). The first Underwood to come to America was James Underwood in Massachusetts in 1630.
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Underwood Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas Underwood -- --, 1650 September 9, 1717 Virginia
- Anne Underwood -- --, 1629 December 0, 1662 Virginia
- William Underwood -- --, 1609 August 20, 1643
- William Underwood -- --, 1609 August 12, 1697
- Elizabeth Underwood -- --, 1658 December 0, 1662 Maryland
Underwood Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Underwood -- --, 1575 March 18, 1623
- Sarah C Underwood -- --, 1688 December 27, 1765 Pennsylvania
- Thomas Underwood -- --, 1658 June 7, 1691 Massachusetts
- Hannah Underwood -- --, 1758 March 0, 1852
- Vernon Underwood -- --, 1713 September 13, 1784
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