Allighyn History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Allighyn is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the place named Allingham, which was in Kent. Allingham is a compound name, composed of the Old English elements Alling, which means holly, and ham, which means homestead. Thus, Allingham means holly homestead. 1 Early Origins of the Allighyn familyThe surname Allighyn was first found in Kent where they were Lords of the manor of Allingham. 2 Early History of the Allighyn familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Allighyn research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1613 is included under the topic Early Allighyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Allighyn Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Allighyn were recorded, including Alingham, Allingham, Hallingham, Allighan and many more. Early Notables of the Allighyn familyMore information is included under the topic Early Allighyn Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Allighyn family to IrelandSome of the Allighyn family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Allighyn familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Allighyn family emigrate to North America: Walter Alinham who settled in Barbados in 1704. In Newfoundland, James Allingham, from County Donegal, settled in St. John's in 1834; William Allingham was a fisherman of the Brandy Islands in 1869.
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