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The ancestors of the Croiceghan surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in an area that was close to a wooden or stone cross, or a crossroads. The surname was originally derived from the word kross.

Early Origins of the Croiceghan family

The surname Croiceghan was first found in Somerset where some of the earliest records of the name include: Nicholas Crousman, Philip Crosman and Thomas Crosman are all listed there in the reign of Edward III. 1 Philip Crosman was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1327. 2

Early History of the Croiceghan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Croiceghan research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1623 and 1683 are included under the topic Early Croiceghan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Croiceghan Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Croiceghan include Crossman, Crosseman, Crosman, Croseman, Croixman, Croisman, Croxman, Croceman, Crossmen, Crossemen, Crosmen, Crossmann, Crosmann, Crouceman, Croiceman and many more.

Early Notables of the Croiceghan family

Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Croiceghan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Croiceghan family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: William Crossman who settled in Virginia in 1637. John Crossman settled in Sutton and was one of the original purchasers of land from the Indians in the year 1639. John was originally from Taunton, Somerset, England. He had one known son, Robert.
  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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