Bosham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Bosham

What does the name Bosham mean?

The origins of the Bosham name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Bosham was originally derived from a family having lived in or around either of the settlements called Barsham in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Early Origins of the Bosham family

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

Early History of the Bosham family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bosham 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 Bosham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bosham Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Bosham include Basham, Bosham, Barsham, Bassham, Bashan, Bashum and many more.

Early Notables of the Bosham family

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Migration of the Bosham family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Andrew Basham, who sailed to Virginia in 1639. Ann Basham journeyed to Virginia in 1651 and Peter Bashan sailed to New York in 1822.