Chikin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Chikin

The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Chikin come from its first bearer, who was a person with the characteristics of a chicken. From the Old English word cicen, for chicken.

Early Origins of the Chikin family

Early History of the Chikin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chikin research. Another 222 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1210, 1212, 1273, 1500 and 1650 are included under the topic Early Chikin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chikin Spelling Variations

The 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. Chikin has been spelled many different ways, including Chickin, Chiken, Chikin, Chicken, Chickerin and others.

Early Notables of the Chikin family

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Migration of the Chikin family

Thousands 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 Chikins to arrive in North America: Joseph Chickin who arrived in New England in 1635.