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Origins Available: English, Scottish Where did the English Marchion family come from? What is the English Marchion family crest and coat of arms? When did the Marchion family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Marchion family history? The ancestors of the name Marchion date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Marchion family lived in the settlement of Marsham in Norfolk, or in the place called Mersham in Kent. The surname Marchion belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Marchion are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Marchion include: Marsham, Marshan, Marshom, Marshon, Marshman and others. First found in Norfolk 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 Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Marchion research. Another 309 words(22 lines of text) covering the years 1130, 1280, 1510, and 1518 are included under the topic Early Marchion History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Marchion Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Marchion or a variant listed above: Thomas Marsham, who settled in Virginia in 1654; Charles Marshom, who settled in Boston in 1768; James Marshman, a British convict, sent to Maryland in 1772. 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: Non sibi sed patriae Motto Translation: Not for himself, but for his country.
The Marchion Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Marchion 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 27 October 2010 at 13:50. ©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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