Boshan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Boshan

What does the name Boshan mean?

The present generation of the Boshan family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived in or around either of the settlements called Barsham in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Early Origins of the Boshan family

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

Early History of the Boshan family

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

Boshan Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Boshan include Basham, Bosham, Barsham, Bassham, Bashan, Bashum and many more.

Early Notables of the Boshan family

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Migration of the Boshan family

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Boshan were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Andrew Basham, who sailed to Virginia in 1639. Ann Basham journeyed to Virginia in 1651 and Peter Bashan sailed to New York in 1822.