Ameen History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Ameen familyThe surname Ameen was first found in Lincolnshire where the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands of Osgooby, held by Odo the Bishop of Bayeux, the King's half brother who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086. The parish Silk Willoughby in Lincolnshire was an ancient family seat for the family. "The manor was possessed by Sir William Armyn, at first keeper of the privy seal and vice-chancellor to Edward II., and afterwards lord chancellor, and bishop of Norwich; it remained in the family until 1662." 1 One branch "was of Yorkshire origin, and has been traced to one Sewal de Armyne, stated to be the grandfather of Richard and William de Ayreminne, the well-known ecclesiastics of the fourteenth century." 2 William de Ayreminne or Ayermin (d. 1336) was "Bishop of Norwich, [and] was descended from an ancient family settled at Osgodby, Lincolnshire. He was the eldest of three brothers, of whom Richard obtained many ecclesiastical offices, and Adam became Archdeacon of Norfolk. " 2 Richard de Ayreminne or Ayermin (d. 1340?) was Chancellor of the dioceses of Norwich and Salisbury and was a younger brother of William de Ayreminne, Bishop of Norwich. 2 Early History of the Ameen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ameen research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1190, 1401, 1510, 1570, 1593, 1600, 1603, 1610, 1621, 1622, 1646, 1651, 1658 and 1676 are included under the topic Early Ameen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ameen Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Ameen include Armine, Armyne, Airmine, Airmyne, Airmin, Ermine, Ermyne, Armyn, Armyne, Ermyn, Ayrmine and many more. Early Notables of the Ameen familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir William Airmine, 1st Baronet (1593-1651), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1621 and 1651; Sir William Airmine (1622-1658), 2nd Baronet of Osgodby (1651-1658), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons (1646-53), son of Sir William Airmine, 1st Baronet (1593-1651.) Lady Mary Armine, Airmine or Armyne (died 1676), was a learned English gentlewoman and benefactor. She was "remarkable for her learning, piety, and benevolence...
In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Ameens to arrive on North American shores: Ameen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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