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![Show Contents]() Awlingham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Awlingham is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family 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 Awlingham familyThe surname Awlingham was first found in Kent where they were Lords of the manor of Allingham. 2 Early History of the Awlingham familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Awlingham research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1613 is included under the topic Early Awlingham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Awlingham 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 Awlingham 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. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Awlingham include: Alingham, Allingham, Hallingham, Allighan and many more. Early Notables of the Awlingham familyMore information is included under the topic Early Awlingham Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Awlingham family to Ireland
Some of the Awlingham family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 53 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Awlingham 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 Awlingham 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.
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
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