Gassin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
France
Germany
Ireland

Early Origins of the Gassin family

The surname Gassin was first found in Kent 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 they held estates in that county.

Early History of the Gassin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gassin research. Another 128 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1076, 1172, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1548, 1600 and 1646 are included under the topic Early Gassin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gassin Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Gassin were recorded, including Gason, Gayson, Gaison, Geyson, Geson, Gaysson, Gaisson, Geison and many more.

Early Notables of the Gassin family

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Migration of the Gassin family to Ireland

Some of the Gassin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 62 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gassin migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Gassin family emigrate to North America:

Gassin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Floriau Gassin, who arrived in America in 1838

The Gassin 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: Fama semper vivit
Motto Translation: Fame lives for ever.