| ![Show Contents]() Canham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Canham familyThe surname Canham was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1327 when Henry Canham held lands. Early History of the Canham familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Canham research. Another 60 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Canham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Canham Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Canham include Canham, Canhem, Cavanham and others. Early Notables of the Canham familyDistinguished members of the family include - the Canham family of Suffolk
 Canham migration to the United States | + |
Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Canham or a variant listed above:
Canham Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Robert Canham, who was naturalized in Detroit in 1855
| Canham migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Canham Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Chester Canham and William Canham, who were both recorded in the Ontario Census of 1871
| Canham migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Canham Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Canham, British convict who was convicted in Norfolk, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Asia" on 29th September 1831, settling in New South Wales, Australia 1
- Mr. William Canham, British convict who was convicted in Norfolk, England for life, transported aboard the "Asia" on 29th September 1831, settling in New South Wales, Australia 1
- Charles Burnett Canham, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Planter" in 1839 2
- Margaret Elizabeth Canham, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Planter" in 1839 2
- John Canham, aged 19, a labourer, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Catherine" in 1851 3
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| Canham migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Canham Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Miss Johanna Canham, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Mersey" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 11th June 1861 4
- Mr. Harry Canham, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Mersey" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 11th June 1861 4
- Miss Anne Canham, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Mersey" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 11th June 1861 4
- Miss Laura Canham, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Mersey" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 11th June 1861 4
- Miss Elizabeth Canham, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Mersey" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 11th June 1861 4
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Canham (post 1700) | + |
- Major General Charles Draper William Canham (1901-1963), American commander of the 29th Infantry Division's 116th Infantry Regiment on D-Day
- Scott Walter Canham (b. 1974), English professional football midfielder
- Mr. Dean David Canham O.B.E., British Lieutenant Colonel for The Mercian Regiment, recipient of Officer of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018 5
- Donald Canham (1918-2005), American athletic director at the University of Michigan from 1968 to 1988
- Leigh Canham, British scientist who pioneered the optoelectronic and biomedical applications
- Peter B Canham, Professor and Chair of the Department of Medical Biophysics at the university of Western Ontario
- Marsha Canham, Canadian romance novel writer
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Canham migration to the United States 
Canham migration to Canada 
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