Show ContentsBisspham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The ancestors of the name Bisspham date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence 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 Bisspham family

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

Early History of the Bisspham family

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Bisspham Spelling Variations

Bisspham has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Bisspham have been found, including Bispham, Bisspham, Bisphame, Bisfam, Biscomb and many more.

Early Notables of the Bisspham family

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Migration of the Bisspham family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Bissphams to arrive on North American shores: Thomas Biscomb who sailed to Massachusetts in 1768.



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