The Chippenham name was coined by the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Chippenham was originally a name given to someone who worked as a chapman, which was a merchant or trader.
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Early Origins of the Chippenham family
The surname Chippenham 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.
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Early History of the Chippenham family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chippenham research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1340 is included under the topic Early Chippenham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Chippenham Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Chippenham are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Chippenham include: Chipman, Chippman, Chipenham, Chipnam and others.
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Early Notables of the Chippenham family
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Migration of the Chippenham family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Chippenham or a variant listed above: John Chipman who sailed from Barnstable in Devon in England who sailed aboard the "White Angel" in 1650; he married Elizabeth, daughter of John Howland who came over on the ".
