Phillis History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsPhillis is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It comes from the ancient given name Phillip. Phillip derives from the Greek name Phillipos, which derives from the words philein, meaning to love, and hippos, meaning horse. Early Origins of the Phillis familyThe surname Phillis was first found in Berwickshire. However some of the family were also found in the parish of Windermere in Westmorland. "The church [of Windermere], situated at Bowness, is a simple and venerable edifice, of which the east window of stained glass is said to have been brought from Furness Abbey: there are several curious memorials of the Philipson family, once the owners of Rayrigg, Calgarth, and the Island; and among the monuments of modern date." [1] Early History of the Phillis familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Phillis research. Another 168 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1305 and 1450 are included under the topic Early Phillis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Phillis Spelling VariationsBefore the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Phillis family name include Phillipson, Phillippson, Philippson, Philipson and others. Early Notables of the Phillis familyMore information is included under the topic Early Phillis Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Phillis Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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