Clemenger History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the bearers of the Clemenger family name are thought have lived in ancient Anglo-Saxon England. They were first found in the region of Clavinge in Leiceshire which was originally derived from Clac's Homestead. Early Origins of the Clemenger familyThe surname Clemenger was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Clemenger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clemenger research. Another 43 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1195, 1210 and 1296 are included under the topic Early Clemenger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clemenger Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Clemenger include Clavinger, Clemenger, Clavigerus, Claverigus and many more. Early Notables of the Clemenger familyMore information is included under the topic Early Clemenger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Clemenger familySearching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Clemenger or a variant listed above: a number of settlers who arrived in the New World before the 19th century.
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