| ![Show Contents]() Irlam History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Irlam familyThe surname Irlam was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Irlam familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Irlam research. Another 150 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Irlam History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Irlam Spelling VariationsBefore 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 Irlam include Irlam, Erlam, Earlam, Earlem, Irlem, Erlem, Ellam and others. Early Notables of the Irlam familyDistinguished members of the family include - the Irlam family of Lancashire
 Irlam migration to the United States | + |
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:
Irlam Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- William Irlam, aged 20, originally from Dale, England, arrived in New York in 1913 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Liverpool, England 1
- Alfred Irlam, originally from Sale, England, arrived in New York in 1913 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 1
- Mary Elisabeth Irlam, aged 19, originally from Sale, England, arrived in New York in 1913 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 1
- Richard Irlam, aged 33, originally from Manchester, England, arrived in New York in 1915 aboard the ship "Philadelphia" from Liverpool, England 1
- Joseph Irlam, aged 17, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Vasconia" from Manchester, England 1
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| Irlam migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Irlam Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Irlam, (b. 1799), aged 27, British Convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Earl St Vincent" on 20th April 1826, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Irlam (post 1700) | + |
- Joseph Irlam (b. 1840), English-born, American Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War, recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864
- James Irlam, English founder of James Irlam & Sons Ltd, a British road haulage company founded in the 1940s; it was owned and run by the Irlam family until its acquisition by the Stobart Group in 2008
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Irlam migration to the United States 
Irlam migration to Australia 
