Pilgram History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsPilgram is a name whose history dates possibly as far back as 1066 when the Normans first arrived in Britain following their Conquest of the island. It was a name for a person who had made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land or some devotional area in Europe such as the tomb of St. Thomas a Beckett at Canterbury. Early Origins of the Pilgram familyThe surname Pilgram was first found in Norfolk, where the family held lands after the Norman Conquest. Robert, John, and Thomas Pelerin were all registered in Normandy between 1180 and 1195. Early History of the Pilgram familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pilgram research. Another 44 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1189, 1200 and 1273 are included under the topic Early Pilgram History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pilgram Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Pilgram include Pilgrim, Pilgrime, Pilgram, Pegram, Pegrem, Pelerin, Peregrine and many more. Early Notables of the Pilgram familyMore information is included under the topic Early Pilgram Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Pilgram family to IrelandSome of the Pilgram 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.
In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Pilgrams to arrive on North American shores: Pilgram Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Pilgram Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Pilgram Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Pilgram Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Pilgram Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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