Lemington History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Lemington family

The surname Lemington was first found in Yorkshire 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 Lemington family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lemington research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1415, 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Lemington History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lemington Spelling Variations

Before 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 Lemington were recorded, including Lemington, Lemming, Leamington, Leaminton, Lemminton, Leminton, Lenington and many more.

Early Notables of the Lemington family

Distinguished members of the family include

the Lemington family of Yorkshire

Lemington migration to the United States +

To 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 Lemington family emigrate to North America:

Lemington Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

A. Lemington, who arrived in San Francisco in 1852

Lemington migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Lemington Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Margaret Lemington, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rangitikei" in 1884