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![Show Contents]() MacAttur History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland
MacAttur is one of the names derived from the families of the ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland. It is derived from the Gaelic form Mac-an-Tsaoir, which denotes son of the carpenter or wright. Early Origins of the MacAttur familyThe surname MacAttur was first found in on the Isle of Iona, 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. Early History of the MacAttur familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacAttur research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1372, 1564 and 1890 are included under the topic Early MacAttur History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacAttur Spelling VariationsSpelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents MacAttur has been spelled MacAteer, MacTear, MacTeir, MacTire, MacAtee, MacAtter, MacAttur and many more. Early Notables of the MacAttur familyMore information is included under the topic Early MacAttur Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the MacAttur family to Ireland
Some of the MacAttur family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 80 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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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 MacAttur arrived in North America very early:
MacAttur Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James MacAttur, who settled in New York in 1811
- Ann MacAttur, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811 1
- James MacAttur, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811 1
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: Per ardua
Motto Translation: Through difficulties.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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MacAttur migration to the United States 
