Immes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Immes

The Immes family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from the baptismal name 'Emma.'' The surname Immes referred to the 'son of Emma' which belongs to the category of metronymic surnames. 1

Early Origins of the Immes family

Early History of the Immes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Immes research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1243, 1574, 1768, 1783, 1785, 1788 and 1794 are included under the topic Early Immes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Immes Spelling Variations

Until 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 Immes include Im, Imm, Imme, Imms, Immes, Immson, Imson, Immeson, Imeson, Immison, Imison and many more.

Early Notables of the Immes family

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Migration of the Immes family

Thousands 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 Immes were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: George Imm, who arrived in New York in 1862.