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Early Origins of the Wilsden family

The surname Wilsden was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1219 Elyas de Wilsden when the held lands.

Early History of the Wilsden family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wilsden research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Wilsden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wilsden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wilsden, Wilston, Wilsdon, Wilsdin, Wilsingden, Wisinden and many more.

Early Notables of the Wilsden family

  • the Wilsden family of Yorkshire

Migration of the Wilsden family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Wilston, who was on record arriving in San Diego in 1870.



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