Hazlom History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of HazlomWhat does the name Hazlom mean? The present generation of the Hazlom family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived in the village of Haslam, in the county of Lancashire. This place-name was originally derived from the Old English word haesel-hamm, which simply refers to a hazel-wood farm.1 Early Origins of the Hazlom familyThe surname Hazlom was first found in Lancashire at Haslam. But of this place, we cannot find any trace today. We can find that Hugh de Haslum, de Hesellum held lands there as recorded in the Assize Rolls of 1246, but little else. 1 Another source claims that Derbyshire is the home to the family. "Haslam is an old Rochdale name of the 16th century. It also occurs in Derbyshire. Several mayors and aldermen of Newark, Notts, in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries bore this name." 2 In this case, the name is likely derived from Hasland, a township, in the parish and union of Chesterfield, hundred of Scarsdale. 3 Early History of the Hazlom familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hazlom research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1590 and 1818 are included under the topic Early Hazlom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hazlom Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Hazlom include Haslam, Hasslam, Haselham, Hasselham, Hasleham and many more. Early Notables of the Hazlom familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hazlom Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hazlom family to IrelandSome of the Hazlom family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Hazlom familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Hazlom were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: John Buckley Haslam, who settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1818; followed by Abraham, Francis and James Haslam in 1832; James H. Haslam settled there in 1840.
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