Camellfarde History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsOf all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Camellfarde is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Comberford, in Staffordshire having derived from the Old English elements cumbre and ford, and meant "ford of the Britons." 1 Early Origins of the Camellfarde familyThe surname Camellfarde was first found in Staffordshire at Comberford, a small village that dates back to 1187 when it was first listed as Cumbreford. 1 Early History of the Camellfarde familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Camellfarde research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Camellfarde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Camellfarde 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. Camellfarde has been spelled many different ways, including Cumberford, Cummerford, Comberford, Cumber, Camelford, Camellford, Campbellford, Comerford and many more. Early Notables of the Camellfarde familyMore information is included under the topic Early Camellfarde Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Camellfarde family to IrelandSome of the Camellfarde family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Camellfarde 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 Camellfardes to arrive in North America: John Cumberford who settled in New England in 1743; James Cummiford arrived in San Francisco Cal. in 1852.
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