Bashen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Bashen

What does the name Bashen mean?

In ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Bashen surname lived in or around either of the settlements called Barsham in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Early Origins of the Bashen family

The surname Bashen was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bashen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bashen research. Another 213 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1198, 1367, 1400, 1500, 1804 and 1843 are included under the topic Early Bashen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bashen Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Bashen 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 Bashen include: Basham, Bosham, Barsham, Bassham, Bashan, Bashum and many more.

Early Notables of the Bashen family

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Migration of the Bashen family

Many 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 Bashen or a variant listed above: Andrew Basham, who sailed to Virginia in 1639. Ann Basham journeyed to Virginia in 1651 and Peter Bashan sailed to New York in 1822.