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![Show Contents]() Cummesham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Cummesham name is an important part of the history of the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Cummesham is derived from Kynes-man which in Old English referred to a cousin or relative. In Old English, patronyms were formed by adding a variety of suffixes to personal names, which changed over time and from place to place. For example, after the Norman Conquest, sunu and sune, which meant son, were the most common patronymic suffixes. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the most common patronymic names included the word filius, which meant son. By the 14th century, the suffix son had replaced these earlier versions. Surnames that were formed with filius or son were more common in the north of England and it was here that the number of individuals without surnames was greatest at this time. Early Origins of the Cummesham familyThe surname Cummesham was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from early times. Early History of the Cummesham familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cummesham research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1198, 1275, 1588, 1589, 1676, 1682, 1715 and 1770 are included under the topic Early Cummesham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cummesham Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Cummesham were recorded, including Kinsman, Cunesman, Kinesman and others. Early Notables of the Cummesham familyAnother 47 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cummesham Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Cummesham familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Cummesham family emigrate to North America: Robert Kinsman who arrived in America in 1634; John Kinsman who sailed to Pennsylvania in 1682 and Isaac Kinsman who arrived in Colorado in 1682.
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