Parchmant History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Parchmant

What does the name Parchmant mean?

The Parchmant surname comes from the Old French word "parcheminier," meaning "parchment;" as such, it was likely originally an occupational name for a maker or seller of parchment.

Early Origins of the Parchmant family

The surname Parchmant was first found in Lincolnshire 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 year 1200 when William Perchamunt held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Parchmant family

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Parchmant 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 Parchmant were recorded, including Parchment, Parchman, Parkman, Pargeman, Pargement, Pargman, Pargment and many more.

Early Notables of the Parchmant family

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Migration of the Parchmant 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 Parchmant family emigrate to North America: Patrick Parchman, who settled in Philadelphia in 1854; as well as James and Emma Parchment, who were on record in the census of Ontario Canada of 1871..