Show ContentsBondeman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Bondeman is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a person who worked as a bondman.

Early Origins of the Bondeman family

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

Early History of the Bondeman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bondeman research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1297, 1327, 1377 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Bondeman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bondeman Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Bondeman 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 Bondeman include Bondman, Bonman, Bondeman, Bondmane and others.

Early Notables of the Bondeman family

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Migration of the Bondeman family

Many 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 Bondeman or a variant listed above: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.



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