The name Chough is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a a frugal or miserly person. The nicknamechuffer was given to someone who had the reputation of lacking the virtue of generosity.
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Early Origins of the Chough family
The surname Chough was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from the Middle Ages.
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Early History of the Chough family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chough research. The year 1379 is included under the topic Early Chough History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Chough Spelling Variations
Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Chough have been found, including Chuffer, Chuffere, Chuff, Chough, Chougher and others.
Early Notables of the Chough family
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Migration of the Chough family
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Chough surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: John Chougher, who arrived in Ontario in 1871.
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