The story of the Egeleason family is rich with Scottish history. It begins in the ancient kingdom of Dalriada where Egeleason evolved as a name for some who lived in the old Barony of Eaglesham in the county of
Renfrew (now part of the Strathclyde region),
Scotland, which originated in the 13th century.
Early Origins of the Egeleason family
The surname Egeleason was first found in
Renfrewshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Rinn Friù), a historic county of
Scotland, today encompassing the Council Areas of
Renfrew, East
Renfrewshire, and Iverclyde, in the Strathclyde region of southwestern Scotland, where they held a
family seat from very ancient times.
Early History of the Egeleason family
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Egeleason Spelling Variations
Historical recordings of the name Egeleason include many
spelling variations. They include They are the result of repeated translations of the name from Gaelic to English and inconsistencies in spelling rules. Eaglesham, Eagleson, Egglesham, Eglischane and others.
Early Notables of the Egeleason family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Egeleason family to the New World and Oceana
Scottish settlers arrived in many of the communities that became the backbones of the United States and Canada. Many stayed, but some headed west for the endless open country of the prairies. In the American
War of Independence, many Scots who remained loyal to
England re-settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots across North America were able to recover much of their lost heritage in the 20th century as
Clan societies and highland games sprang up across North America. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Egeleasons to arrive on North American shores: Mr. Eagleson landed in Boston Massachusetts in 1768.