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![Show Contents]() Combray History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Combray is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Combray family lived in Leicestershire. The family name, though, is a reference to the area of Cambrai, near Falaise, in Normandy. Originally erected in the 6th century as the Diocese of Cambrai, its jurisdiction was immense and included even Brussels and Antwerp. Early Origins of the Combray familyThe surname Combray was first found in Leicestershire, where Godridius (Geoffroi) de Chambrai was awarded estates in return for his service to William the Conqueror. Wace, the Norman poet, mentions Cil de Combrai as one of the knights who challenged King Harold to come forth at Senlac in 1066 and this is probably a reference to Geoffroi de Cambrai. Early History of the Combray familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Combray research. Another 248 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1165, 1199, 1203, 1273, 1500, 1664, 1701, 1798 and 1806 are included under the topic Early Combray History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Combray Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Combray has been recorded under many different variations, including Cambrey, Cambray, Cambrai, Combray, Cambreye, Camray and many more. Early Notables of the Combray familyMore information is included under the topic Early Combray Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Combray familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Combrays were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Joseph Cambrey who arrived in Philadelphia in 1847.
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