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![Show Contents]() Fils Surname History
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 England
The name Fils reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is based on the ancient given name Phillip. Phillip derives from the Greek name Phillipos, which derives from the words philein, meaning to love, and hippos, meaning horse. Early Origins of the Fils familyThe surname Fils was first found in Berwickshire. However some of the family were also found in the parish of Windermere in Westmorland. "The church [of Windermere], situated at Bowness, is a simple and venerable edifice, of which the east window of stained glass is said to have been brought from Furness Abbey: there are several curious memorials of the Philipson family, once the owners of Rayrigg, Calgarth, and the Island; and among the monuments of modern date." 1 Early History of the Fils familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fils research. Another 168 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1305 and 1450 are included under the topic Early Fils History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fils Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Fils has been recorded under many different variations, including Phillipson, Phillippson, Philippson, Philipson and others. Early Notables of the Fils familyMore information is included under the topic Early Fils Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Fils familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Filss were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Robert Phillipson settled in Virginia in 1638; John Phillipson settled in Virginia in 1739.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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