Camifeart History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsOf all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Camifeart 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 Camifeart familyThe surname Camifeart 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 Camifeart familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Camifeart research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Camifeart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Camifeart 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. Camifeart has been spelled many different ways, including Cumberford, Cummerford, Comberford, Cumber, Camelford, Camellford, Campbellford, Comerford and many more. Early Notables of the Camifeart familyMore information is included under the topic Early Camifeart Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Camifeart family to IrelandSome of the Camifeart family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Camifeart 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 Camifearts 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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