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![Show Contents]() Abilon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
The Anglo-Saxon name Abilon comes from the given name Appeline. Appeline was a popular girl's name. "This was the usual English form of Appolonia, a martyr at Alexandria, who, among other tortures, had all her teeth beaten out It was a popular girl's name, and survived the Reformation. " 1 Early Origins of the Abilon familyThe surname Abilon was first found in Kent, where the first on record was Thomas Abelyn who was listed there in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. 1 "The Aplins, who are now well established in the Chard district, [Somerset] were represented in Glastonbury and other parts of the county 200 years ago. " 2 Early History of the Abilon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Abilon research. Another 172 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1295, 1547, 1623, 1734, 1753, 1802 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Abilon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Abilon Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Abilon were recorded, including Applin, Appling, Applyn, Abelyn, Aplyon, Aplin and others. Early Notables of the Abilon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Abilon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Abilon familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Abilon family emigrate to North America: Elizabeth Aplin, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1730; Robert Applin to America in 1764; Elizabeth Appling to Richmond, Virginia, with seven children in 1820.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
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