| ![Show Contents]() Wilce History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The earliest origins of the name Wilce date back to the time of the Anglo-Saxons. The name is derived from a medieval given name, a short form of William. 1 Wilce is a patronymic surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Many patronyms were formed when a son used his father's personal name as a surname, while others came from the personal names of famous religious and secular figures. In this case, the surname was originally derived from the popular medieval surname William, which became even more popular after the Norman Conquest of England, in 1066, led by William the Conqueror. Early Origins of the Wilce familyThe surname Wilce was first found in Lancashire where as a forename Wylke de Chyrchele was recorded in the Assize Rolls for 1246. Later the mononym, Wilke was recorded in the Assize Rolls for Cheshire in 1286. The Hundredorum Rolls for Bedfordshire included an entry for Roger Wylk in 1279 and later, John Wilkys was registered in the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1327. 2 Early History of the Wilce familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wilce research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1529, 1535, 1545, 1548, 1551, 1553, 1556, 1564, 1570, 1580, 1598, 1600, 1641, 1665, 1666, 1690, 1691, 1732, 1740 and 1760 are included under the topic Early Wilce History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wilce Spelling VariationsUntil 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 Wilce include Wilkes, Wilke, Wilks and others. Early Notables of the Wilce familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Israel Wilkes, a 17th century citizen and distiller of London, father of the politician John Wilkes.Sir Thomas Wilkes (1545?-1598), was an English diplomatist, born about 1545, and is said to have been a native of Sussex. "The Oxford registers do not supply his father's name, and the family occurs in many counties and in many forms, such as Wikes, Wylkes, Weekes, Wyckes, and other variations. A Richard Wilkes (d. 1556) was master of Christ's College, Cambridge, from 1548 to 1553; a Thomas Wilkes represented Chippenham in the Reformation parliament of 1529-1535, and another...
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 Wilce migration to Canada | + |
Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Wilce or a variant listed above: Wilce Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Mr. George Wilce;, Cornish settler, from Chapel Amble, St. Kew, Cornwall, UK departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, he survived the sinking 3
- Mr. Alfred Wilce;, Cornish settler, from Chapel Amble, St. Kew, Cornwall, UK departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, he died in the sinking 3
- Miss Jemima Wilce, (b. 1836), aged 19, Cornish settler, from Chapel Amble, St. Kew, Cornwall, UK departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, she survived the sinking 3
- Miss Rachel Wilce, (b. 1839), aged 16, Cornish settler, from Chapel Amble, St. Kew, Cornwall, UK departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, she died in the sinking 3
| Wilce migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Wilce Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Jonathan H Wilce, (b. 1809), aged 30, Cornish labourer travelling aboard the ship "Orient" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 4th April 1839 4
- Mrs. Susan Wilce, (b. 1809), aged 30, Cornish general servant travelling aboard the ship "Orient" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 4th April 1839 4
- Mr. Jonathan Wilce, (b. 1808), aged 30, Cornish farmer travelling aboard the ship "Orient" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 4th April 1839 5
- Mrs. Susan Wilce, (b. 1808), aged 30, Cornish general servant travelling aboard the ship "Orient" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 4th April 1839 5
| Wilce migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Wilce Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Edwin Wilce, (b. 1847), aged 28, Cornish farm labourer departing on 19th April 1875 aboard the ship "Star of China" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 1st August 1875 6
- Mrs. Mary J. Wilce, (b. 1851), aged 24, Cornish settler departing on 19th April 1875 aboard the ship "Star of China" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 1st August 1875 6
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Wilce migration to Canada 
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Wilce migration to New Zealand 
