Allistan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Allistan family

Early History of the Allistan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Allistan research. Another 188 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1219, 1221, 1246, 1349, 1369, 1683 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Allistan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Allistan Spelling Variations

Before 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 Allistan were recorded, including Aliston, Alliston, Allistan, Allerston, Alleston, Alsiston, Aleston, Aluerstan, Allerstan and many more.

Early Notables of the Allistan family

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Migration of the Allistan family

To 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 Allistan family emigrate to North America: William Alliston, who sailed to Virginia in 1654; and John Alliston to Connecticut in 1726. Joseph Alston was Governor of South Carolina in the early 1800s..