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![Show Contents]() Oakarmyn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Oakarmyn family name dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. The name comes from when an early member worked as a ploughman, a tiller of the soil, or a farmer. The name Oakarmyn was originally derived from the Old German word Akermann, which literally means acreman. Early Origins of the Oakarmyn familyThe surname Oakarmyn was first found in Dorset where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor, some say before the Norman Conquest by Duke William in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Oakarmyn familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Oakarmyn research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Oakarmyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Oakarmyn Spelling VariationsOakarmyn has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Oakarmyn have been found, including Akerman, Acreman, Ackerman, Akarman, Acherman and many more. Early Notables of the Oakarmyn familyMore information is included under the topic Early Oakarmyn Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Oakarmyn familyIn an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Oakarmyns to arrive on North American shores: Thomas Ackerman who settled in Virginia in 1653; Carl Ackerman who landed in Canada in 1783; Adam, Charles, David, Francis, George, Jacob, Joseph, Paul, Philip, Stephen, Robert and William Ackerman, all landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1738 and 1867.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto:
Motto Translation: Victory in Truth.
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