Corneforth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Corneforth

What does the name Corneforth mean?

The origins of the Corneforth name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in or near the settlement of Cornford in the county of Durham. Thus, the surname Corneforth belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Corneforth family

The surname Corneforth was first found in Durham, where the name is associated with the township of Cornforth, sometimes known as Cornforth, in the parish of Bishop's Middleham.

Early History of the Corneforth family

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Corneforth Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Corneforth were recorded, including Cornforth, Cornford, Carnforth, Carnford, Corneford, Cornefurth, Corneforth, Cornfoot and many more.

Early Notables of the Corneforth family

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Migration of the Corneforth family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Corneforth family emigrate to North America: Paul Cornforth who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1774.