Lanhan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Lanhan family

Early History of the Lanhan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lanhan research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1574, 1729, 1846, 1872, 1899 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Lanhan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lanhan Spelling Variations

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 Lanhan were recorded, including Langman, Langeman, Langaman, Langmann, Langemann, Langmon, Langemon, Langmen and many more.

Early Notables of the Lanhan family

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Migration of the Lanhan family

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 Lanhan family emigrate to North America: Peter and Mary Langman, who sailed to Virginia in 1620; J. Langman to New Jersey in 1709; and James Langman to Philadelphia in 1854.