Chalfin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Chalfin

What does the name Chalfin mean?

The name Chalfin is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in one of two parishes in the county of Buckinghamshire: Chalfont St. Giles and Chalfont St. Peter.

Early Origins of the Chalfin family

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

Early History of the Chalfin family

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Chalfin Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Chalfin are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Chalfin include: Chalfont, Chalfhunte, Chalfonte, Chalfehunt, Chaffaunt, Challfont and many more.

Early Notables of the Chalfin family

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Chalfin migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Chalfin or a variant listed above:

Chalfin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ann Chalfin, aged 3, who settled in America, in 1904
Bruce Chalfin, aged 4, who immigrated to the United States, in 1905
Dave Chalfin, aged 2, who landed in America, in 1905
Elizabeth Chalfin, aged 23, who immigrated to America, in 1911