Pridham History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Pridham surname in England is of Norman origins, thought to have originally been a nickname from the Old French "prud’homme" meaning "wise man." Early Origins of the Pridham familyThe surname Pridham was first found in Wiltshire, and Surrey. where Gilbert Prodhome or Prudume was on record in the Pipe Rolls in the 12th century. The name Roger Prodomme or Prodhomme was recorded in the Feet of Fines of Essex in 1284, and in 1326. The place named Pridhamsleigh, in Devon is named for John Prodhomme, who lived there in 1281. Like many Norman names, Pridham made its way to Scotland, where the first record of the name was of Willelmus Prodomme of Scotia, a mercator who had safe conduct to England in 1373. Early History of the Pridham familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pridham research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1454, 1476, 1597, 1609, 1675, 1687, 1708, 1709 and 1737 are included under the topic Early Pridham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pridham Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Prudholm, Prudham, Prodhamn, Proudhome, Prudholme, Prudhome, Prodomme, Purdomme, Purdon, Purdholm and many more. Early Notables of the Pridham familyMore information is included under the topic Early Pridham Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Pridham family to IrelandSome of the Pridham family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Pridham Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Pridham Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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