Wilsoun History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland
Scotland
England

The Wilsoun surname in Ireland came from England and Scotland in the 17th century. The surname itself was ultimately derived from the personal name William, and means "son of William" or "son of Wil."

Early Origins of the Wilsoun family

The surname Wilsoun was first found in Northern England, where the first on record appears to be Robert Willeson, listed in the Court Rolls of the manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire in 1324. Other early records include a Robert Wilson in 1341 in documents from the Cistercian Abbey of Kirkstall, Yorkshire; and John Willison in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire of 1366. There was a place named Wilson in Devon that has existed since at least the time of the Domesday Book.

Early History of the Wilsoun family

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Wilsoun Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wilson, Willson, Wilsone, Wulson, Wilsoun and others.

Early Notables of the Wilsoun family

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Migration of the Wilsoun family to Ireland

Some of the Wilsoun family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Wilsoun family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Richard Wilson, who came to St. John's Harbour, Newfoundland, in 1703; Alexander Wilson, a Scotch-Irish settler of Boston sometime between 1730 and 1736.