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Where did the Scottish McVicar family come from? What is the Scottish McVicar family crest and coat of arms? When did the McVicar family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the McVicar family history?
In the Scotland of ancient times, McVicar was a name for a son of a vicar, who was a priest in charge of a parish in which most or all of the tithes were paid to another recipient, while the vicar received a stipend. The Gaelic form of the surname is Mac a Bhiocair.
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Medieval spelling was at best an intuitive process, and translation between Gaelic and English was no more effective. These factors caused an enormous number of spelling variations in Dalriadan names. In fact, it was not uncommon to see a father and son who spelled their name differently. Over the years, McVicar has been spelled MacVicar, MacViccar, MacVicker, MacVicer, MacWicar and many more.First found in Argyllshire, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
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The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name McVicar arrived in North America very early:
McVicar Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Archibald McVicar settled with his wife, children and servants in New York in 1775 with his brothers Barnabas and John
- Neil McVicar, who landed in New York in 1780
McVicar Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- A McVicar, aged 20, arrived in South Carolina in 1812
- Archibald McVicar, who landed in Charleston, SC in 1813
- Peter McVicar, who arrived in Charleston, SC in 1824
- Archibald, Dan, Denis, Patrick, William McVicar arrived in Pennsylvania between 1840 and 1860
- John McVicar, aged 22, arrived in New York in 1864
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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: Tandem
Motto Translation: At length.
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