Learmound History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Learmound family

The surname Learmound was first found in Berwickshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Learmound family

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Learmound Spelling Variations

Although the name, Learmound, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Learmont, Learmonth, Learmond, Leirmonth, Larmonth, Lermont and many more.

Early Notables of the Learmound family

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Migration of the Learmound family

Gradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of cholera, typhoid, dysentery or small pox. In North America, some of the first immigrants who could be considered kinsmen of the Learmound family name Learmound, or who bore a variation of the surname were James Learmont settled in Philadelphia in 1834; Effraim Learmont settled in Philadelphia with his wife in 1775.

The Learmound Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Spero
Motto Translation: I hope.