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![Show Contents]() Billin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
Early Origins of the Billin familyThe surname Billin was first found in Yorkshire in the West Riding where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Bilham. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, having prevailed over King Harold, granted most of Britain to his many victorious Barons. It was not uncommon to find a Baron, or a Bishop, with 60 or more Lordships scattered throughout the country. These he gave to his sons, nephews and other junior lines of his family and they became known as under-tenants. They adopted the Norman system of surnames which identified the under-tenant with his holdings so as to distinguish him from the senior stem of the family. After many rebellious wars between his Barons, Duke William, commissioned a census of all England to determine in 1086, settling once and for all, who held which land. He called the census the Domesday Book, 1 indicating that those holders registered would hold the land until the end of time. Hence, conjecturally, the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands of Bilham, held by a steward of the Count of Mortain, half brother of Duke William of Normandy who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086. Early History of the Billin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Billin research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Billin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Billin Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Billin include Bilham, Billem, Billam, Billame, Billom and others. Early Notables of the Billin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Billin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Billin migration to the United States | + |
In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Billins to arrive on North American shores:
Billin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Michaell Billin, who arrived in Virginia in 1642 2
Billin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Charles Billin, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 2
| Billin migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Billin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- John Billin, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749
| Billin migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Billin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Billin, aged 34, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Eliza" 3
- John Billin, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Eliza" in 1849 3
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ELIZA 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Eliza.htm
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