England
IrelandThe Anglo-Saxon name Hamson comes from the baptismal name for the son of Hamon. "Sometimes Hampson (the 'p' is intrusive, as in Simpson or Thompson) is a corruption of Hamondson. Occasionally it may be direct from the nick. Hamme; v. Ham. The Manchester and South Lancashire directories conclusively prove, by the large number of Hampsons they contain, how locally popular was Hamond in the 14th and 15th centuries as a font-name. " [1]
The surname Hamson was first found in Cumberland (Cumbria) where John Hammonson was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1332. Years later, Robert Hamsone, Hameson was listed in Yorkshire in 1354 and in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Roll of 1379. [2] Another source confirms the last entry but noted the name was listed in the more Latin form: Robertus Hameson. [1]
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hamson research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1551, 1553, 1760, 1817, 1748, 1785, 1791 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Hamson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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 Hamson were recorded, including Hampson, Hampsey, Hampsy, O'Hampsey, Hamson and others.
Notables of the family at this time include John Hampson (1760-1817?), an English miscellaneous writer, son of John Hampson of Manchester. His parents were Methodists, and both father and...
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Migration of the Hamson family to IrelandSome of the Hamson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 61 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Hamson migration to the United States +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 Hamson family emigrate to North America:
Hamson migration to Australia +
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