Eckingham History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEckingham is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Eckingham family lived at Echingham, in Sussex. Early Origins of the Eckingham familyThe surname Eckingham was first found in Sussex where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Echingham from very ancient times some say from the time of the Norman Conquest by Duke William of Normandy in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Eckingham familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eckingham research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1234, 1430, 1545 and 1666 are included under the topic Early Eckingham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eckingham Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Eckingham has been recorded under many different variations, including Echingham, Etchingham, Echington, Etchington, Ichingham, Itchingham, Itchington, Ichington, Eckingham and many more. Early Notables of the Eckingham familyMore information is included under the topic Early Eckingham Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Eckingham family to IrelandSome of the Eckingham family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Eckingham familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Eckinghams were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: James Etchingham who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1860.
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