| ![Show Contents]() Froom History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England Etymology of FroomWhat does the name Froom mean? The name Froom is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the region of Froome in the counties of Somerset and Hereford. The surname Froom originally derived from German origin and was later adopted by the English as a local name in the 12th century. In Old English the surname Froom was printed as Ffraw which referred to someone who lived beside a river. Early Origins of the Froom familyThe surname Froom was first found in Dorset where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Froom familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Froom research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1779 is included under the topic Early Froom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Froom Spelling VariationsBefore 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 Froom were recorded, including Frome, Froome and others. Early Notables of the Froom familyMore information is included under the topic Early Froom Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Froom migration to Canada | + |
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 Froom family emigrate to North America: Froom Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. James Froom Jr., U.E. who settled in Eastern District, Cornwall, Ontario c. 1786 he served in the King's Royal Regiment of New York 1
- Mr. James Froom Sr., U.E. who settled in Eastern District, Cornwall, Ontario c. 1786 he served in the King's Royal Regiment of New York 1
| Froom migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Froom Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Joseph Froom, English convict who was convicted in London, England for life, transported aboard the "Chapman" on 6th April 1824, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2
- Mr. Edward Froom, (b. 1810), aged 16, English convict who was convicted in Surrey, England for life for burglary, transported aboard the "England"on 28th April 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3
| Froom migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Froom Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Henry Froom, aged 24, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Schiehallion" in 1872
| Contemporary Notables of the name Froom (post 1700) | + |
- Mitchell Froom, American musician and record producer
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
- Convict Records of Australia. Retreived 26th January 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/chapman
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 24th April 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/england
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