| ![Show Contents]() Gillison History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland Gillison is one of the names derived from the families of the ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland. It is derived from the Gaelic words "gille Iose," which means "servant of Jesus." Early Origins of the Gillison familyThe surname Gillison was first found in Lothian, where a member of the family was a witness to the charter, by King David I, to the Abbey of Holyrood. In 1160, Vhtred Gilise inherited the estates in Lothian. It is also recorded that M. filius Gilise, who was a close confidant of King Malcolm IV of Scotland, was witness to a charter signed at the Abbey of Scone in 1164. Early History of the Gillison familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gillison research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1264, 1376, 1521, 1747, 1778, 1793, 1836 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Gillison History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gillison Spelling VariationsSpelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents Gillison has been spelled Gillies, Gillis, Gillie, Gilly, Gilles, Gillieson and many more. Early Notables of the Gillison familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gillison Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gillison RankingIn the United States, the name Gillison is the 14,062nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Gillison family to Ireland
Some of the Gillison family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Gillison migration to the United States | + |
The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Gillison arrived in North America very early:
Gillison Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Archy Gillison, who landed in Virginia in 1714 2
| Gillison migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Gillison Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- John Gillison, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Dilharree" in 1875
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Touch not the cat bot a glove
Motto Translation: Touch not the cat without a glove
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- 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)
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Gillison migration to the United States 
Gillison migration to New Zealand 
