Hillson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Hillson

What does the name Hillson mean?

The history of the Hillson family goes back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from the family living in Buckinghamshire, where the Hillson family was associated with the remote hilltop parish of Hillesden.

Early Origins of the Hillson family

The surname Hillson was first found in Buckinghamshire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest.

Early History of the Hillson family

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Hillson Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Hillson include Hillersdon, Hillersden, Hillesden, Hillesdon, Hillsden, Hillsdon, Hilsdon, Hilsden, Hilden, Helden, Hildon and many more.

Early Notables of the Hillson family

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Migration of the Hillson family to Ireland

Some of the Hillson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hillson migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hillson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Peter Hillson, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Duke of Portland" in January 1807, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1
Anne Hillson, aged 27, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Standard" 2

Historic Events for the Hillson family +

HMS Prince of Wales

Mr. W J Hillson, British Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 3

Sources +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 28th July 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/duke-of-portland
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) STANDARD 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/standard1852.shtml
HMS Prince of Wales Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listprincecrew.html