The name Bootman is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a person who was a sailor or otherwise worked with boats.
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Early Origins of the Bootman family
The surname Bootman was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Bootman family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bootman research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1225, 1320, 1378, 1397, 1399, 1566 and 1654 are included under the topic Early Bootman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Bootman 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 Bootman 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 Bootman include Boatman, Boatmane, Boatmain, Bootman, Boteman, Botman and many more.
Early Notables of the Bootman family
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Migration of the Bootman 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 Bootman or a variant listed above: Jeremiah Boatman who sailed to Salem, Massachusetts in 1650.
