| ![Show Contents]() Lanman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Wales Lanman is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a person who because of their physical characteristics was referred to as the tall man. Early Origins of the Lanman familyThe surname Lanman was first found in Buckinghamshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Lanman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lanman research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1574, 1729, 1846, 1872, 1899 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Lanman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lanman Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Lanman were recorded, including Langman, Langeman, Langaman, Langmann, Langemann, Langmon, Langemon, Langmen and many more. Early Notables of the Lanman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lanman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Lanman migration to the United States | + |
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Lanman family emigrate to North America:
Lanman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Dunman Lanman, who landed in Maryland in 1678 1
- Jane Lanman, who arrived in Maryland in 1678 1
- James Lanman, who arrived in New England in 1692-1714 1
Lanman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Lanman, aged 31, who landed in New York in 1812 1
- 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)
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Lanman migration to the United States 
