Camifard History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIn ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Camifard 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 Camifard familyThe surname Camifard 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 Camifard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Camifard research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Camifard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Camifard 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 Camifard 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 Camifard include: Cumberford, Cummerford, Comberford, Cumber, Camelford, Camellford, Campbellford, Comerford and many more. Early Notables of the Camifard familyMore information is included under the topic Early Camifard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Camifard family to IrelandSome of the Camifard family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Camifard 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 Camifard 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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