Champan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Champan family

The surname Champan was first found in Leicestershire, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Champan family

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Champan Spelling Variations

Scribes in Medieval Scotland spelled names by sound rather than any set of rules, so an enormous number of spelling variations exist in names of that era. Champan has been spelled Champagne, Champaign, Champaigne, Champane, Champayne, Champigne and many more.

Early Notables of the Champan family

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Migration of the Champan family

The number of Strathclyde Clan families sailing for North America increased steadily as the persecution continued. In the colonies, they could find not only freedom from the iron hand of the English government, but land to settle on. The American War of Independence allowed many of these settlers to prove their independence, while some chose to go to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots played essential roles in the forging of both great nations. Among them: James Champagne, who came to Virginia in 1705; and Nicholas Champaigne who settled in Maryland in 1725.

Historic Events for the Champan family +

Victoria steamboat disaster

Eliza Champan, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881