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![Show Contents]() Oakerham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The founding heritage of the Oakerham family is in the Anglo-Saxon culture that once dominated in Britain. The name Oakerham comes from when one of the family worked as a ploughman, a tiller of the soil, or a farmer. The name Oakerham was originally derived from the Old German word Akermann, which literally means acreman. Early Origins of the Oakerham familyThe surname Oakerham 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 Oakerham familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Oakerham research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Oakerham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Oakerham Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Oakerham has been spelled many different ways, including Akerman, Acreman, Ackerman, Akarman, Acherman and many more. Early Notables of the Oakerham familyMore information is included under the topic Early Oakerham Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Oakerham familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Oakerhams to arrive in North America: 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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