Lannay History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Lannay familyThe surname Lannay was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Lannay familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lannay research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1193, 1449, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1560, 1591, 1600, 1607, 1660, 1663, 1667, 1675 and 1820 are included under the topic Early Lannay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lannay Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Lannay has been spelled many different ways, including Lany, Lanie, Lannie, Lanny and others. Early Notables of the Lannay familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lannay Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Lannay family to IrelandSome of the Lannay family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Lannays to arrive in North America: Lannay Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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