Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Rumfithy is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Middlesex, where they took their name from the place-name Romford, which means "wide ford," and was probably one of the principle crossings of the River Thames before Romford was absorbed by the Greater London. The place-name was recorded as Romfort in 1177. 1
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Early Origins of the Rumfithy family
The surname Rumfithy was first found in Essex at Romford, a market-town and parish, and the head of a union, in the liberty of Haveringatte-Bower. "It is supposed by Dr. Stukeley to occupy the site of the Roman station Durolitum, and he considers its name to be a contraction of Romanford." 2
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Early History of the Rumfithy family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rumfithy research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1233 is included under the topic Early Rumfithy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Rumfithy Spelling Variations
The 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. Rumfithy has been spelled many different ways, including Rumford, Romford, Rumfitt and others.
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Early Notables of the Rumfithy family
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Migration of the Rumfithy family
Thousands 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 Rumfithys to arrive in North America: William Rumford, aged 22; settled in Maryland in 1775.
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