Almonder History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The name Almonder is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the Old English personal name Æthelmund. This name is composed of two elements: Æthel, which means noble, and mund, which means protection. However, the surname Almonder may also derive from the Old French word aleman, which means German.

Early Origins of the Almonder family

The surname Almonder was first found in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Almonder family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Almonder research. Another 39 words (3 lines of text) covering the year 1800 is included under the topic Early Almonder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Almonder Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Almonder has been spelled many different ways, including Almond, Almonde, Almont, Almon and others.

Early Notables of the Almonder family

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Migration of the Almonder family to Ireland

Some of the Almonder family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 40 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Almonder family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Almonders to arrive in North America: Awdry Almond who settled in New England in 1635; Joseph Almond settled in Virginia in 1670; Susan Almond settled in Jamaica in 1661; William Almond settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1827.