The current generations of the Arrill family have inherited a surname that was first used hundreds of years ago by descendants of the ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. The Arrill family lived in the lands of Errol (Arroll) in Perthshire.
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Early Origins of the Arrill family
The surname Arrill was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, where they held a family seat in the parish of Errol from whence they get their name. The family is not directly related to the Lords of Errol, who are in fact a part of the Scottish Hay clan.
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Early History of the Arrill family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Arrill research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1556, 1590, 1619, 1646 and 1913 are included under the topic Early Arrill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Arrill Spelling Variations
Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Arrill has been spelled Arroll, Arrol, Errol, Erroll, Arrell, Arrel, Errel, Errell, Arrall, Arral, Errall, Erral, Arrill, Arril, Errill and many more.
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Early Notables of the Arrill family
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Migration of the Arrill family
The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Arrill: A. E. L. S. and W. Arrall who landed in Baltimore, MD. in 1820; John Arrel landed in Philadelphia PA. in 1848; Arthur Arrell landed in Philadelphia PA. in 1848..
Contemporary Notables of the name Arrill (post 1700)
Scotland
