Slowcom History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Slowcom

What does the name Slowcom mean?

The origins of the Slowcom name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in Slocombe found on the Isle of Wight and in the county of Devon. The surname Slowcom was originally derived from the Old English word Slahcumb which means dweller in the valley.

Early Origins of the Slowcom family

The surname Slowcom was first found in Somerset 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 Slowcom family

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Slowcom 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 Slowcom were recorded, including Slocum, Slowcombe, Slocombe, Slocum, Slocumb and others.

Early Notables of the Slowcom family

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Migration of the Slowcom 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 Slowcom family emigrate to North America: Giles Slocum, already mentioned; Peleg Slocum settled in west New Jersey in 1664; G. S. and J. R. Slocum arrived in San Francisco in 1850; William Slocum arrived in Savannah, Georgia in 1820.