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Early Origins of the Maley family

The surname Maley was first found in Warwickshire 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 year 1212 when John Malynes held lands.

Early History of the Maley family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maley research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Maley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Maley Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Maley 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 Maley include: Malins, Malin, Mallin, Malynes, Malle and others.

Early Notables of the Maley family

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Maley Ranking

In the United States, the name Maley is the 7,893^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Maley migration to the United States +

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 Maley or a variant listed above:

Maley Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Daniel Maley, who arrived in Virginia in 1647 2
Daniell Maley, who landed in Virginia in 1647 2

Maley Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Patrick Maley, who landed in America in 1767

Maley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Miss Mary Maley, aged 26, Irish settler who arrived in New York in 1846 aboard the ship "Stephen Whitney"
John Maley, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1847 2
D Maley, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 2
Mary Maley, aged 20, who landed in New York in 1854 2
Michael Maley, who arrived in Mississippi in 1856 2

Maley migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Maley Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John Maley, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Trafalgar" from Galway, Ireland
Mary Maley, aged 30, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Trafalgar" from Galway, Ireland
Mary Maley, aged 18 months, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Trafalgar" from Galway, Ireland
Wasyl Maley, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898
William Maley, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898

Maley migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Maley Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

James Maley, English Convict from Lancaster, who was transported aboard the "Aboukir" on December 24, 1851, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 3
Thomas Maley, aged 44, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Emigrant" 4
Mary Maley, aged 24, a housemaid, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Emigrant" 4
John Maley, aged 27, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Lady Ann"
Hannah Maley, aged 18, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Lady Ann"
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Maley migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Maley Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Bridget Maley, aged 20, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Apelles" in 1874

Contemporary Notables of the name Maley (post 1700) +

John Maley (1776-1819), American explorer of the Mississippi West in the early 19th century
Peggy Maley (b. 1926), American actress and nodel, Miss Atlantic City (1942)
David Joseph "Dave" Maley (b. 1963), American former NHL hockey player
William H. Maley, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1944 5
M. James Maley Jr., American politician, Mayor of Collingswood, New Jersey, 1997-2007 5
Edward J. Maley, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New Hampshire State House of Representatives from Newport; Elected 1938 5
Allan Maley Jr., American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964 5
Mark Maley (b. 1981), English former footballer
Alex Maley (1874-1949), Scottish football manager and journalist
Kynan Maley (b. 1981), Australian slalom canoer at the 2012 Summer Olympics
... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Maley family +

SS Southern Cross

Mr. James Maley (1891-1914), Newfoundlander from Foxtrap who was aboard the "SS Southern Cross" when it is suspected she sank between the 31st March 1914 and early April during the storm with a heavy load of pelts; no survivors were ever found

The Maley 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: Post proelia praemia
Motto Translation: After the battles come the rewards

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2014, November 18) Aboukir voyage to Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island. [These convicts appear to have all landed in Van Diemen's Land], Australia in 1851 with 280 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/aboukir/1851
South Australian Register Wednesday 25th October 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Emigrant 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/emigrant1854.shtml
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html