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Where did the English London family come from? What is the English London family crest and coat of arms? When did the London family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the London family history?
The ancestors of the name London date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the London family lived in the region of London. London is a habitation name from the broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like London are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name London include: London, Londen, Lunnen, Lundin, Lunden, Londoner, Londner and many more.First found in Berkshire, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our London research. Another 276 words(20 lines of text) covering the year 1214 is included under the topic Early London History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
More information is included under the topic Early London Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name London. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name London or a variant listed above:
London Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- John London who settled in Virginia in 1636
- John London, who sailed to Virginia in 1636
- Humphry London, who arrived in Virginia in 1639
- Humphrey London settled in Virginia in 1639
- Humphrey London, who sailed to Virginia in 1639
London Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Peter London, who sailed to Virginia in 1703
- Peter London, who arrived in Virginia in 1703
- Martha London settled in Maryland in 1739
London Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- A London, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
- John London, who landed in Arkansas in 1882
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Jason London (b. 1972), American actor
- Fritz Wolfgang London (1900-1954), German-born American physicist
- Irving London, American Physician, Professor of Medicine, Emeritus at Harvard Medical School
- John Griffith "Jack" London (1876-1916), American author who is best known for his novel "The Call of the Wild"
- Jerry London (b. 1947), American film and television director
- Jack London (1915-1988), American educator and sociologist
- Heinz London (1907-1970), English physicist
- George London (1640-1714), English garden-designer, Deputy Superintendent of the Royal Gardens
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- 200 Years of the London Family in America by Opal London Cox.
- A Genealogical History of One Branch of the London Family in America Since 1636 by Hoyt H. London.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Burke, Sir Bernard. Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry: Including American Families with British Ancestry. (2 Volumes). London: Burke Publishing, 1939. Print.
- Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
- Virkus, Frederick A. Ed. Immigrant Ancestors A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America Before 1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1964. Print.
- Library of Congress. American and English Genealogies in the Library of Congress. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1967. Print.
- MacAulay, Thomas Babington. History of England from the Accession of James the Second 4 volumes. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1879. Print.
- Markale, J. Celtic Civilization. London: Gordon & Cremonesi, 1976. Print.
- Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
- Bardsley, C.W. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6).
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin . Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
- Hanks, Patricia and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988. Print. (ISBN 0-19-211592-8).
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The London Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The London Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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