Attainstom History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Attainstom familyThe surname Attainstom was first found in Midlothian, an area that borders the Scottish Borders, East Lothian and the City of Edinburgh council areas, near MacMerry. Early History of the Attainstom familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Attainstom research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Attainstom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Attainstom Spelling VariationsThe name Attainstom, appeared in many references, and from time to time, the surname was spelt Adaistone, Adenston, Adiestoun, Adieston, Adistone, Adistone, Aldinston, Adingston and many more. Early Notables of the Attainstom familyMore information is included under the topic Early Attainstom Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Attainstom familyThe New World beckoned as many of the settlers in Ireland, known as the Scotch/Irish, became disenchanted. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Amongst the early settlers who could be considered kinsmen of the Attainstom family, or who bore a variation of the surname Attainstom were Thomas Adinston who settled in Virginia in 1645.
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