Denisoombe History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of DenisoombeWhat does the name Denisoombe mean? The Denisoombe surname is generally thought to have been a nickname derived from "son of Dan" 1 2 or "son of Daniel." 3 Early Origins of the Denisoombe familyThe surname Denisoombe was first found in Cumberland (now Cumbria.) "For several centuries Danson has been a familiar South Cumberland and Furness surname. It is found in the neighbourhood of Millom." 3 In the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland, we found Robert Dandeson who was listed there in 1332. A few years later, John Dandesone was listed in the Register of Freemen in York in 1363 and Robert Danson was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1381. 2 Early History of the Denisoombe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Denisoombe research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1662, 1679, 1692, 1694 and 1916 are included under the topic Early Denisoombe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Denisoombe Spelling VariationsThe 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. Denisoombe has been spelled many different ways, including Danison, Danisone, Dansone, Danson and others. Early Notables of the Denisoombe familyDistinguished members of the family include Thomas Danson (d. 1694), English nonconformist divine, born in the parish of St. Mary-le-Bow, London. "He then settled at Sibton, Suffolk, but in 1662 he was ejected from that living for nonconformity (Add. MS. 19165, f. 300). Subsequently he preached in London... Migration of the Denisoombe familyThousands 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 Denisoombes to arrive in North America: Daniel Danison Sr. and Daniel Danison Jr. who arrived in Maryland in 1694.
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