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![Show Contents]() Fillon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
France
Early Origins of the Fillon familyThe surname Fillon was first found in Dorset shire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Norman influence of English history prevailed after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience dominated. The family name was first referenced in the 12th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Fillon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fillon research. Another 205 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1046, 1083, 1092, 1130, 1137, 1153, 1166, 1432, 1451, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1541, 1542 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Fillon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fillon Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Fillon were recorded, including Filiol, Filliol, Fillon, Filon, Filone, Fillioll, Filleul, Filliel, Fileul and many more. Early Notables of the Fillon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Fillon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fillon RankingIn France, the name Fillon is the 1,213rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,603 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Fillon familyThe unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Fillon arrived in North America very early: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Fillon (post 1700) | + |
- François Fillon, French deputy
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
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