| ![Show Contents]() Pawlson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of PawlsonWhat does the name Pawlson mean? The roots of the name Pawlson come from the Viking settlers of ancient Scotland. The name 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 Pawlson familyThe surname Pawlson 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 Pawlson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pawlson 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 Pawlson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pawlson Spelling VariationsMedieval scribes most often spelled names by the way they sounded. spelling variations, are thus, very common in records dating from that time. Over the years, Pawlson has been spelled Polson, Poulson, Poulsen, Poulsin, Poleson, Pole and many more. Early Notables of the Pawlson 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 Pawlson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Pawlson family to IrelandSome of the Pawlson 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. Migration of the Pawlson familyThe Scottish settlers spread out along the fertile land of the east coast of what would become the United States and Canada. They and many of their children went on to play important roles in the forging of the great nations of the United States and Canada. That heritage has been recovered by many in this century through Clan societies and other Scottish historical organizations. Archival documents indicate that members of the Pawlson family relocated to North American shores quite early: Elizabeth Polson, who settled in Maryland in 1718 with her husband; Andrew Polson settled in Maryland in 1674; Zachariah Polson settled in Pennsylvania in 1772 with his wife Catherine..
- 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)
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