The surname Wilgress was first found in Nottinghamshire where Gilbert Wildgris was found in Danelaw documents pertaining to the reign of Henry II. In Norfolk, we found William Wyldgryce in 1511. The name literally means "wild pig" from the Old Norse word "griss," 1 and probably referred to one with a somewhat fierce appearance or perhaps one quick and decisive in action.
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Early History of the Wilgress family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wilgress research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Wilgress History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Wilgress Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Willgrass, Willgress, Willgross, Wilgress, Wildris, Wildgrice, Wilgrice, Wilgress, Wilgrass, Williger, Willigers, Willekes, Willgryce, Wilgrice and many more.
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Early Notables of the Wilgress family
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Migration of the Wilgress family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
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