Pardom History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsPardom is a name that was brought to England by the ancestors of the Pardom family when they emigrated following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Pardom comes from the Norman given name Partant. 1 Another source notes that the name could have been derived from the Old English words "pere" + "tun," in modern English meaning "pear orchard" or "pear tree." 2 Early Origins of the Pardom familyThe surname Pardom was first found in Cumberland at Parton, a township, in the parish of Moresby, union of Whitehaven, Allerdale ward above Derwent. 3 4 Now part of Cumbria, this seaside village sometimes called Parton Bay was used by the Romans, who had a fort on north of the present village. Parton is also found in Kirkcudbrightshire Scotland, and in Gloucestershire but it is generally believed that the aforementioned village and parish has the strongest evidence of the family heritage. But early records have the name scattered throughout Britain: Adam of Peron in the Assize Rolls of Wiltshire in 1249; Robert Perton in 1249; and John Parton in the Assize Rolls of Warwickshire in 1377. 5 Early Scottish records revealed Patrick fiz Matheu de Partone of Dumfries rendering homage to King Edward I of England in 1296. 6 Early History of the Pardom familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pardom research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1070 and 1296 are included under the topic Early Pardom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pardom Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Pardom were recorded, including Parton, Partin, Partone, Partant, Pardon, Pardant and others. Early Notables of the Pardom familyMore information is included under the topic Early Pardom Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Pardom familyThe unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Pardom arrived in North America very early: Robert Partin who settled in Virginia in 1609; eleven years before the "Mayflower"; Robert and Margaret Partin settled in Virginia with their three children in 1624.
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