Awlingghan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestry of the name Awlingghan dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the 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 Awlingghan familyThe surname Awlingghan was first found in Kent where they were Lords of the manor of Allingham. 2 Early History of the Awlingghan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Awlingghan research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1613 is included under the topic Early Awlingghan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Awlingghan Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Awlingghan have been found, including Alingham, Allingham, Hallingham, Allighan and many more. Early Notables of the Awlingghan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Awlingghan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Awlingghan family to IrelandSome of the Awlingghan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Awlingghan familyFamilies 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. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Awlingghan, or a variant listed above: 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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