Velis History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Velis familyThe surname Velis was first found in Berwickshire an ancient county of Scotland, presently part of the Scottish Borders Council Area, located in the eastern part of the Borders Region of Scotland. The earliest Scottish bearers of this name are likely descended from Will the Crowner Gunn. Although the name has also long existed in England where they are believed to be descended from Baron Welles, the Duke of Somerset, a Norman Baron from Welles in Normandy who was granted Rockingham Castle. Early History of the Velis familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Velis research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1214, 1435, 1577, 1581, 1625 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Velis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Velis Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Willis, Wilis and others. Early Notables of the Velis familyMore information is included under the topic Early Velis Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Velis family to IrelandSome of the Velis family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Velis familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ann Willis, who arrived in Virginia in 1620; Charles Willis, who is on record in Maryland in 1677; Edward, Elizabeth, Joe, John, Mary, and Thomas Willis, who all settled in Virginia in 1635.
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