Wymore History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Wymore family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Wigmund, meaning man of war. 1 Early Origins of the Wymore familyThe surname Wymore was first found in Sussex but "Wymond and Wymund occurred as surnames in Oxfordshire, Bucks, Gloucestershire, and Norfolk during the 13th century." 2 Early History of the Wymore familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wymore research. Another 274 words (20 lines of text) covering the year 1520 is included under the topic Early Wymore History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wymore Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Wymore include Wyman, Wyeman and others. Early Notables of the Wymore familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wymore Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wymore RankingIn the United States, the name Wymore is the 14,702nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3 Migration of the Wymore familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Wymore were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: John and Francis Wyman who settled in Charlestown Massachusetts in 1630; Mr. Wyman settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1768; John Wyman settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1766.
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