Bonammy History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Bonammy surname date back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from an early member of the family who was a loyal person. The surname Bonammy is derived from the Old French phrase bon ami, which literally means good friend. Early Origins of the Bonammy familyThe surname Bonammy was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Bonammy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bonammy research. Another 211 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1203, 1273, 1500, 1603 and 1693 are included under the topic Early Bonammy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bonammy Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Bonammy has been spelled many different ways, including Bonamy, Bonami, Bonamie, Bonamee, Bonammy and others. Early Notables of the Bonammy familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bonammy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bonammy familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Bonammys to arrive in North America: a number of settlers who arrived in the New World by the 19th century.
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