There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Hilling originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó hUallachain, which is derived from the word "uallach," which means "proud." 1
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Early Origins of the Hilling family
The surname Hilling was first found in Thomond (Irish: Tuadh Mumhan), literally North Thomond, the pre-Norman Kingdom of Thomond, since divided between counties Limerick, Tipperary and Clare, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Hilling family
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Hilling Spelling Variations
The recording of names in Ireland during the Middle Ages was an inconsistent endeavor at best. Since the general population did not know how to read or write, they could only specify how their names should be recorded orally. Research into the name Hilling revealed spelling variations, including Holohan, O'Holohan, Mulholland, Highland, Hoolohan, Houlihan, Hooligan, Whelton, Oulihan, Oulahen, Whoolahan and many more.
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Early Notables of the Hilling family
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Hilling migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Mr. William Hilling, English convict who was convicted in Norfolk, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Captain Cook" on 2nd May 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia2
Hilling migration to Australia 
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