Ilen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• England
• Ireland

Etymology of Ilen

Ilen is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from the baptismal name Aylwin. The surname Ilen referred to the son of Aylwin.

Early Origins of the Ilen family

Early History of the Ilen family

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Ilen Spelling Variations

Ilen has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Ilen have been found, including Illing, Iling, Illings, Illin, Illins, Illen and many more.

Early Notables of the Ilen family

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Migration of the Ilen family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Ilens to arrive on North American shores: Charles Illins, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1837; Michael Illing to Philadelphia in 1860; and Thomas Illing to Philadelphia in 1866.