Henman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The name Henman comes from one of the family having worked as a person who tended a lodge or inn. 1 2 3

Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Early Origins of the Henman family

The surname Henman was first found in Lancashire where "Inman has existed in Furness, North Lancashire, for centuries, and still flourishes." 4

In neighbouring Yorkshire, Willelmus Indmon and Willelmus Inman were both listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. 5

Early History of the Henman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Henman research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1562, 1607, 1776, 1794, 1796, 1808 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Henman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Henman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Henman have been found, including: Inman, Innman and others.

Early Notables of the Henman family

Notables of the family at this time include James Inman (1776-1859), professor of navigation and nautical science, younger son of Richard Inman of Garsdale Foot, Sedbergh, Yorkshire. The family of substantial statesmen had owned property in the neighbourhood from the time of the dissolution of the monasteries. James received his early education at Sedbergh grammar school, and subsequently...
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Henman migration to the United States +

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Henman, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were :

Henman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Henman, who landed in Virginia in 1648 6
Will Henman, who landed in Maryland in 1649 6

Henman migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Henman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. Henman, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lady Jocelyn" arriving in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand on 2nd January 1881, en-route to Auckland, New Zealand 7
Mrs. Henman, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lady Jocelyn" arriving in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand on 2nd January 1881, en-route to Auckland, New Zealand 7
Miss Nellie Henman, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lady Jocelyn" arriving in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand on 2nd January 1881, en-route to Auckland, New Zealand 7
Mr. John F. Henman, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lady Jocelyn" arriving in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand on 2nd January 1881, en-route to Auckland, New Zealand 7

Henman migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 8

Henman Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

Mr. John Henman, (b. 1616), aged 19, British settler traveling aboard the ship "John" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 9

Contemporary Notables of the name Henman (post 1700) +

Harold James "Héctor" Henman (b. 1879), English-born, South African and Argentine footballer
Timothy Henry "Tim" Henman OBE (b. 1974), retired English professional tennis player
Mr. Raymond Henman B.E.M., British recipient of Medallist of the British Empire Medal 29th December 2018 for services to the community in Brafield on the Green, Northamptonshire 10
Philip Sydney Henman (1899-1986), British inspirational transport entrepreneur and creator of The Philip Henman Trust

Citations +

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