Gollon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Scotland
Ireland

The Anglo-Saxon name Gollon comes from the baptismal nameJollan. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames.

Early Origins of the Gollon family

The surname Gollon was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Gollon family

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Gollon Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Gollon has appeared include Jolland, Jollan, Jolan, Jolin, Joline, Jalland, Golland, Gollan, Golan and many more.

Early Notables of the Gollon family

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Migration of the Gollon family to Ireland

Some of the Gollon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gollon migration to the United States +

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Gollon arrived in North America very early:

Gollon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Joseph Gollon, aged 1, who immigrated to the United States from London, England, in 1908
Myer Gollon, aged 6, who landed in America from London, England, in 1908
Sarah Gollon, aged 4, who settled in America from London, England, in 1908
Yetta Gollon, aged 30, who landed in America from London, England, in 1908

Contemporary Notables of the name Gollon (post 1700) +

Chris Gollon (b. 1953), British painter