Findley History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe age-old Pictish-Scottish family name Findley is derived from the Gaelic Fionnlagh which is often Anglicized to fair hero. Early Origins of the Findley familyThe surname Findley was first found in Banffshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Bhanbh), former Scottish county located in the northeasterly Grampian region of Scotland, now of divided between the Council Areas of Moray and Aberdeenshire, where they were descended from the Chiefs of the Clan Farquharson, one of the great federation of 26 Clans, known as the Clan Chattan. Early History of the Findley familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Findley research. Another 214 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1480, 1547, 1629, 1755, 1797 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Findley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Findley Spelling VariationsIn the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Findley has appeared Findlay, Findlow, Findlaw, Finley, Finlay and others. Early Notables of the Findley familyMore information is included under the topic Early Findley Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Findley RankingIn the United States, the name Findley is the 3,545th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Findley family to IrelandSome of the Findley family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Faced by this persecution and the generally unstable political climate of those days, many Scots chose to leave their homeland for Ireland, Australia, and North America in search of greater opportunity and freedom. The colonies across the Atlantic were the most popular choice, but a passage there was neither cheap nor easily suffered. Passengers arrived sick and poor, but those who made it intact often found land and more tolerant societies in which to live. These brave settlers formed the backbone of the burgeoning nations of Canada and the United States. It is only this century that the ancestors of these families have begun to recover their collective identity through the patriotic highland games and Clan societies that have sprung up throughout North America. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Findley: Findley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Findley Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Findley Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Findley Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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: Fortis in arduis Motto Translation: Brave in difficulties.
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