Chelson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Chelson

What does the name Chelson mean?

The name Chelson is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the tithing of Chilson, which is in the parish of Charlbury in Oxfordshire.

Early Origins of the Chelson family

The surname Chelson was first found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Chelson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chelson research. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1771 and 1788 are included under the topic Early Chelson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chelson Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Chelson has been spelled many different ways, including Chilson, Childerstone, Childeston, Childerson, Chelsum, Chelson and many more.

Early Notables of the Chelson family

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Chelson migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Chelsons to arrive in North America:

Chelson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Swan Chelson, who settled in Kansas in 1888