The surname Champaign was first found in Leicestershire, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Champaign family
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Champaign Spelling Variations
The variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Champaign has appeared as Champagne, Champaign, Champaigne, Champane, Champayne, Champigne and many more.
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Early Notables of the Champaign family
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Migration of the Champaign family
As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them: James Champagne, who came to Virginia in 1705; and Nicholas Champaigne who settled in Maryland in 1725.
Contemporary Notables of the name Champaign (post 1700)
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William E. Champaign, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, 1907-15 1
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