Last name

Wilson

English

The name 'Wilson' originates from Ireland, the name itself is derived from the Irish name 'Mac Liam' meaning the 'son of will' ( a 'pet' form of william ). Compiled information from Historical and Private archive's has confirmed that the surname 'Wilson' and or it's variant's, dates as far back as the 14th century were a 'Adam Wyllson' , from the County of Yorkshire, England, is recorded in 1379. The exact period of settlement in North America has not been definately determined but Information extracted from Public and Civil registry archive's confirm that one of the first settlers was a certain 'John Wilson', aged 46, a farmer by trade, from the County of yorkshire, England. He emigrated from England in 1774, sailing aboard the ship named the 'Two Friends' departing from the Port of Hull on the 28th of February 1774, arriving in Novia Scotia on the 7th of March 1774, leaving behind his wife and family in search of a better livelihood. 'Wilson' is the '8th' most common surname in North America.

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