Whillis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Scotland
Ireland

Early Origins of the Whillis family

The surname Whillis was first found in Berwickshire an ancient county of Scotland, presently part of the Scottish Borders Council Area, located in the eastern part of the Borders Region of Scotland. The earliest Scottish bearers of this name are likely descended from Will the Crowner Gunn. Although the name has also long existed in England where they are believed to be descended from Baron Welles, the Duke of Somerset, a Norman Baron from Welles in Normandy who was granted Rockingham Castle.

Early History of the Whillis family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Whillis research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1214, 1435, 1577, 1581, 1625 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Whillis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Whillis Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Willis, Wilis and others.

Early Notables of the Whillis family

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Migration of the Whillis family to Ireland

Some of the Whillis family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 59 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Whillis migration to the United States +

Whillis Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Robert Whillis, aged 29, originally from London, England, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 1
Ethel E. Whillis, aged 26, originally from London, England, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 1
James Edward Whillis, aged 22, originally from London, England, arrived in New York City in 1923 aboard the ship "Orca" from Southampton, England 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Whillis (post 1700) +

PC Stewart Mungo Whillis (d. 1907), English Lancashire Constabulary police officer who died as a result of injuries sustained in an assault in 1901
Ian Whillis, English contemporary darts player who competed at the 2006 Budweiser UK Open

The Whillis Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: As God Wills

Sources +

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