Camelforthey History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIn ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Camelforthey surname lived in Comberford, in Staffordshire having derived from the Old English elements cumbre and ford, and meant "ford of the Britons." 1 Early Origins of the Camelforthey familyThe surname Camelforthey was first found in Staffordshire at Comberford, a small village that dates back to 1187 when it was first listed as Cumbreford. 1 Early History of the Camelforthey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Camelforthey research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Camelforthey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Camelforthey 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 Camelforthey 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 Camelforthey include: Cumberford, Cummerford, Comberford, Cumber, Camelford, Camellford, Campbellford, Comerford and many more. Early Notables of the Camelforthey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Camelforthey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Camelforthey family to IrelandSome of the Camelforthey family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Camelforthey 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 Camelforthey or a variant listed above: John Cumberford who settled in New England in 1743; James Cummiford arrived in San Francisco Cal. in 1852.
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