Alligman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIn ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Alligman surname lived in the place named Allingham, which was in Kent. Allingham is a compound name, composed of the Old English elements Alling, which means holly, and ham, which means homestead. Thus, Allingham means holly homestead. 1 Early Origins of the Alligman familyThe surname Alligman was first found in Kent where they were Lords of the manor of Allingham. 2 Early History of the Alligman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Alligman research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1613 is included under the topic Early Alligman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Alligman Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Alligman are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Alligman include: Alingham, Allingham, Hallingham, Allighan and many more. Early Notables of the Alligman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Alligman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Alligman family to IrelandSome of the Alligman family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Alligman familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Alligman or a variant listed above: Walter Alinham who settled in Barbados in 1704. In Newfoundland, James Allingham, from County Donegal, settled in St. John's in 1834; William Allingham was a fisherman of the Brandy Islands in 1869.
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