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Early Origins of the Marrison family

The surname Marrison was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. The name would seem to have no connection with either Morrison or Murray, and the development of the family seems to have taken place in the 14th century in the county of Aberdeen.

Early History of the Marrison family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Marrison research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1448, 1491, 1528, 1598 and 1791 are included under the topic Early Marrison History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Marrison Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Murison, Murieson, Murrison, Murrieson, Muirson, Mureson and many more.

Early Notables of the Marrison family

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United States Marrison migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Marrison Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Edward Marrison, aged 33, who landed in America, in 1892
  • W. Marrison, aged 31, who immigrated to the United States from Edinburgh, in 1893
Marrison Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Ida Marrison, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Pontefrack, England, in 1904
  • William Marrison, aged 30, who settled in America from Newtonards, Ireland, in 1906
  • Margaret Marrison, who settled in America, in 1906
  • John Marrison, aged 55, who landed in America from London, England, in 1908
  • Gladys Marrison, aged 19, who landed in America from Birmingham, England, in 1913
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Australia Marrison migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Marrison Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Samuel Marrison, English convict from Norfolk, who was transported aboard the "Agincourt" on July 6, 1844, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 1
  • Mr. Jonathon Marrison, English convict who was convicted in Norwich, Norfolk, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Bangalore" on 28th March 1848, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) from Bermuda 2
  • William Marrison, English Convict from Norfolk, who was transported aboard the "Aboukir" on December 24, 1851, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Marrison (post 1700) +

  • Colin Ian Marrison (b. 1985), English professional footballer


The Marrison 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: Mediocriter
Motto Translation: With moderation.


  1. State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2014, November 24) Agincourt voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1844 with 226 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/agincourt/1844
  2. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 15th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/bangalore
  3. State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2014, November 18) Aboukir voyage to Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island. [These convicts appear to have all landed in Van Diemen's Land], Australia in 1851 with 280 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/aboukir/1851


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