Viljoen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The French surname Viljoen is
occupational in origin, being derived from the trade or profession pursued by the original bearer of the name. The surname Viljoen was originally an occupational name for a watchman, from the Old French "veille," from the Latin "vigilia" meaning "watch, wakefulness."
Early Origins of the Viljoen family
The surname Viljoen was first found in the province of Poitou, where the family was well established during the Middle Ages, and held many lands and estates.
Early History of the Viljoen family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Viljoen research.
Another 145 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1657, 1698, and 1789 are included under the topic Early Viljoen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Viljoen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vellon, Villon, Viljoen, Villot, Veillot, Veillet and others.
Early Notables of the Viljoen family (pre 1700)
Another 24 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Viljoen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Viljoen family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Viljoen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Benjamin Johannes Viljoen, aged 35, who emigrated to the United States from Johannesburg, in 1903
- Nannie Viljoen, aged 4, who landed in America from Rudeport, Transvaal, S. Africa, in 1912
- Sousan Viljoen, aged 68, who emigrated to the United States from Rudeport, Transvaal, S. Africa, in 1912
- Wynand Viljoen, aged 72, who settled in America from Rudeport, Transvaal, S. Africa, in 1912
- Ida May Viljoen, aged 24, who landed in America from Groengen, Holland, in 1914
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Viljoen Family Crest Products
See Also