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Where did the English Manser family come from? What is the English Manser family crest and coat of arms? When did the Manser family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Manser family history? The Manser surname is generally thought to have come from the male personal name Manasseh, which is ultimately from the Hebrew Menashe meaning "one who causes to forget." Some instances of the surname may have occupational roots, coming from Anglo-Norman French word "mance," meaning "handle," and used as a name for someone who made handles for tools or implements.The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Manser has been spelled many different ways, including Manserg, Mansergh, Mansbergh, Manser, Mansur, Mansurg, Mansurgh and many more. First found in Westmorland 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 13th century when Thomas of Manserg held estates. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Manser research. Another 336 words(24 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510, and 1600 are included under the topic Early Manser History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Manser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Mansers to arrive in North America: Manser Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
Manser Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Manser Settlers in the United States 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: Dum spiro spero Motto Translation: While I have breath I have hope.
The Manser Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Manser Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 8 December 2011 at 23:54. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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