The Ilsly surname is a habitational name taken on from the villages of East and West Ilsley on the Berkshire Downs. These place names are derived from the Old English words "hild," meaning "strife," or "battle," and " le-ah," which is a clearing in the woods.
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Early Origins of the Ilsly family
The surname Ilsly was first found in Berkshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Ilsly family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ilsly research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ilsly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Ilsly Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Ilsly has been spelled many different ways, including Illsley, Illsbey, Ilsley and others.
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Early Notables of the Ilsly family
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Migration of the Ilsly family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Ilslys to arrive in North America: John Ilsley, who came to New England in 1630 with his wife Barbara, and brother William; and Randall Illsley, who arrived in New York State in 1775.
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