Gilson History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gilson familyThe surname Gilson was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Gilson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gilson research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1667 and 1812 are included under the topic Early Gilson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gilson Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gilse, Gils, Gilsa, Gilsen, Gilson, Gilst, Gelse and many more. Early Notables of the Gilson familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gilson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gilson RankingIn the United States, the name Gilson is the 4,179th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Gilson is ranked the 5,726th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gilson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Gilson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Gilson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Gilson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 6 Gilson Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
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