Lichfield History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Lichfield familyThe surname Lichfield was first found in Staffordshire at Lichfield, a city and county of itself, and the head of a union. "This place, called by Bede Licidfeld, and by Ingulphus and Henry of Huntingdon Lichfeld, both implying "the field of the dead," is supposed to have derived its name from the martyrdom of more than 1000 Christians, who are said to have been massacred here in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian." 1 Early History of the Lichfield familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lichfield research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lichfield History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lichfield Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lichfield, Litchfield, Lichford and others. Early Notables of the Lichfield familyNotables of the family at this time include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lichfield Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Lichfield Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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