Show ContentsBisspghan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The origins of the Bisspghan name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in or near the village of Bispham, which lies three miles from Poulton in the Fylde district of the county of Lancashire.

Early Origins of the Bisspghan family

The surname Bisspghan was first found in Lancashire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bisspghan family

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Bisspghan Spelling Variations

Before 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 Bisspghan were recorded, including Bispham, Bisspham, Bisphame, Bisfam, Biscomb and many more.

Early Notables of the Bisspghan family

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Migration of the Bisspghan family

To 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 Bisspghan family emigrate to North America: Thomas Biscomb who sailed to Massachusetts in 1768.



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