Archon History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Archon familyThe surname Archon was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Archon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Archon research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1175, 1327, 1379 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Archon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Archon Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Archon 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 Archon include: Harkin, Harken, Harkins, Hacon, Hakon, Haken and many more. Early Notables of the Archon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Archon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Archon family to IrelandSome of the Archon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Archon familyMany 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 Archon or a variant listed above: Ann Harkin, who arrived in St. John, New Brunswick in 1833.
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