Lillico Surname History

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England

Etymology of Lillico

What does the name Lillico mean?

The Lillico surname is derived from the Old English word "lilie" which denoted the flower, "lilly" and "cropp," which meant "top" or "head." It is thought that the name was a nickname for someone with fair hair.

Early Origins of the Lillico family

The surname Lillico was first found in Devon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held lands in the village of Lillicrop.

Early History of the Lillico family

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Lillico Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lillicrop, Lillicrap and others.

Early Notables of the Lillico family

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Lillico migration to the United States +

Lillico Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Gertrude Lillico, aged 36, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Southampton, England 1
Agnes Lillico, aged 8, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Southampton, England 1
William Davidson Lillico, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Southampton, England 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Lillico (post 1700) +

Crystal Lillico, Canadian curler at the 2012 Canadian Junior Curling Championships
Alexander Elliot Davidson Lillico (1905-1994), Tasmanian-born, Australian politician, Senator for Tasmania (1959-1974)
Alexander Lillico (1872-1966), Tasmanian politician, Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for Merset (1924-1954)

Historic Events for the Lillico family +

SS Yongala

Mr. A. Lillico, Australian crew member aboard the ship "SS Yongala" when she went missing in a Cyclone on 23-24 March 1911 everyone was presumed dead

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result