Cashmore History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Cashmore family name dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. The name comes from when an early member worked as a person who worked in a castle. The original bearer of the surname may have held the post of governor or constable of the castle. The surname Cashmore is derived from the Old Norman French word castel, which means castle. The suffix man denotes a servant. Early Origins of the Cashmore familyThe surname Cashmore was first found in Dorset where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Cashmore familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cashmore research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cashmore History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cashmore Spelling VariationsCashmore 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 Cashmore have been found, including Castleman, Casselman, Cassman, Cassellman and others. Early Notables of the Cashmore familyMore information is included under the topic Early Cashmore Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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 Cashmores to arrive on North American shores: Cashmore Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Cashmore Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Cashmore Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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