| ![Show Contents]() Paulsson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland
Etymology of PaulssonWhat does the name Paulsson mean? The story of the Paulsson family stretches back through time to the Viking settlers who populated the rugged shores of Scotland in the Medieval era. The name Paulsson was derived from the personal name Paul. This name, which is derived from the Norse name Pál, was very popular among the Northmen. The "son" suffix typically denotes "son of Paul." 1 "The name Paul was a favourite one among the Norse, and hence its popularity in Cathanesia." 1 Early Origins of the Paulsson familyThe surname Paulsson was first found in Caithness (Gaelic: Gallaibh), the northern tip of Scotland, a Norse/Viking controlled region from the 9th century. Some of the first records include "Magnus Paulsoun, tacksman of the Bull ('headhouse,' ON. bol, farm) of Halkisnes, 1502 (REO., p. 419). James Palsone was part proprietor of Grindlie and Arnie in 1618. "From that time there is no further record of Paulsons in Sanday. It would, therefore, seem that the Paulsons had dropped their patronymic and taken the surname of Fea, probably from the lands of Fea in the near neighbourhood of Stove, which very possibly were at one time their odal property" (REO., p. 206). Sir John Paulson was vicar of Kilmaly in diocese of Lismore, 1559." 1 Early History of the Paulsson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paulsson research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1370, 1456, 1500, 1783, 1829, 1858, 1865 and 1946 are included under the topic Early Paulsson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Paulsson Spelling VariationsStandards used to judge the accuracy of spellings and translations did not yet exist in the Middle Ages. Spelling variations in names dating from that era, are thus, an extremely common occurrence. Paulsson has been recorded as Polson, Poulson, Poulsen, Poulsin, Poleson, Pole and many more. Early Notables of the Paulsson familyGeorge Poulson (1783-1858), English topographer, was born in 1783. His first publication was ‘Beverlac; or the Antiquities and History of the Town of Beverley, in the county of York, and of the Provostry and Collegiate...
Another 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Paulsson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Paulsson family to IrelandSome of the Paulsson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Paulsson migration to the United States | + |
The New World was far from the oppressive regime of the old country. It was a place where there was more land than people and political and religious freedom were far easier to come by. Many Scots even got the chance to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. In recent years, interest in this heritage has been generated by Clan societies and regular highland games in North America. An examination of early immigration and passenger lists has revealed many people bearing the Paulsson name:
Paulsson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Bengt Paulsson, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1627 2
- Gostaf Paulsson, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1627 2
- Olof Paulsson, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1693 2
Paulsson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Carl Gustaf Paulsson, aged 20, who landed in America in 1854 2
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- 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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