Lamis History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Lamis name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Lamis was originally derived from a family having lived in the parish of Lammas in the dioceses of Norwich which was registered in the Domesday Book of 1086, as the holding of Ralph de Beaufour. This place-name may also be associated with the village of Lamarsh in the county of Essex. Lamarsh was recorded as a thriving farming community on lands held by Ranulf Peverel. Early Origins of the Lamis familyThe surname Lamis was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Lamis familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lamis research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1190, 1248, 1273, 1360, 1367, 1620 and 1642 are included under the topic Early Lamis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lamis Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Lamis include Lammas, Lamas, Lammass, Lammasse, Lammesse, Lamnesse, Lammers, Lammis, Lamis and many more. Early Notables of the Lamis familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lamis Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Lamis Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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