| ![Show Contents]() Pittillo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland The ancestors of the name Pittillo come from the ancient Scottish tribe known as the Dalriadans. They lived along the rugged west coast of Scotland and on the Hebrides islands and used the name to indicate a person who lived in either of two places called Pittilloch; the first is near Freuchie in the county of Fife, while the second is in Glenfarg, in the county of Perth. Early Origins of the Pittillo familyThe surname Pittillo was first found in Fife, where they held a family seat from very early times, and are conjecturally descended according to Historian, Hugh MacDonald, from the MacLullichs, who claim descent from Angus, grandson of Somerled, Lord of the Isles, the original name being Patilloch or Patillock. Early History of the Pittillo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pittillo research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1305, 1423, 1452, 1585, 1690, 1715 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Pittillo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pittillo Spelling VariationsMany spelling variations of Pittillo have been recorded over the years, including These are the result of the medieval practice of spelling according to sound and repeated translation between Gaelic and English. Patilloch, Patillock, Patillo, Pattillo, Pattullo, Patullo, Petillo, Pettillo, Petullow, Pitilloch, Pitillo, Pittillo and many more. Early Notables of the Pittillo familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was - James Pittillo (c. 1690-1754), Scottish rebel who was captured during the 1715 Jacobite rebellion and deported to the colonies where he became an expert woodsman settling in Bristol Parish, Prince Geo...
 Pittillo migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Pittillo Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. James Pittillo, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Sevilla" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 2nd December 1859 1
- Mrs. Pittillo, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Sevilla" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 2nd December 1859 1
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Pittillo migration to New Zealand 
