Wymant History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Wymant

The origins of the name Wymant are with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Wigmund, meaning man of war. 1

Early Origins of the Wymant family

Early History of the Wymant family

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Wymant Spelling Variations

The 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. Wymant has been spelled many different ways, including Wyman, Wyeman and others.

Early Notables of the Wymant family

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Migration of the Wymant family

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 Wymants to arrive in North America: John and Francis Wyman who settled in Charlestown Massachusetts in 1630; Mr. Wyman settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1768; John Wyman settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1766.