Chasour History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The Anglo-Saxon name Chasour comes from when its first bearer worked as a person who was the chaser. In this case the surname is derived from the Old French word chasser which means to hunt. 1

Early Origins of the Chasour family

The surname Chasour was first found in Somerset where Brutone le Chaceour was recorded 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edwrad III's reign.) 2

Early History of the Chasour family

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Chasour Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Chasour include Chaser, Chasar, Chacero, Chacer, Chasour and many more.

Early Notables of the Chasour family

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Migration of the Chasour family

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Chasour or a variant listed above: Joseph Chaser who arrived in Philadelphia in 1764.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.