Shallis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Shallis

What does the name Shallis mean?

Shallis is a name that was carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Shallis family lived in Hertfordshire. The family was originally from Eschailles, in Pas de Calais, Normandy, and it is from this location that their surname is derived.

Early Origins of the Shallis family

The surname Shallis was first found in Hertfordshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Shallis family

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Shallis Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Shallis include Challis, Challes, Challers, Challice, Challies, Challiss, Chalis, Chales, Chalers, Chalice, Chalies and many more.

Early Notables of the Shallis family

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Shallis migration to Australia +

Shallis Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. James Shallis, (b. 1811), aged 21 who was convicted in Somerset, England for 14 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Circassian" on 4th November 1832, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1
William Shallis, aged 22, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Chatham" 2

Sources +

Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 8th February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/circassian
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CHATHAM 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/chatham1852.shtml