Cashmen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Cashmen

What does the name Cashmen mean?

The Anglo-Saxons of Britain first developed the name Cashmen. It was a name given to someone who was a person who worked in a castle. The original bearer of the surname may have held the post of governor or constable of the castle. The surname Cashmen is derived from the Old Norman French word castel, which means castle. The suffix man denotes a servant.

Early Origins of the Cashmen family

The surname Cashmen was first found in Dorset, England where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Cashmen family

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Cashmen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Cashmen have been found, including Castleman, Casselman, Cassman, Cassellman and others.

Early Notables of the Cashmen family

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Migration of the Cashmen family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Cashmen, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Ann Judith Castleman who settled in New York with her husband, Christian, and daughter Eva, in 1710.

The Cashmen Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Without God, castles are nothing