| ![Show Contents]() Maxswell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Maxswell is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in or near Maxwell, a salmon pool located on the Tweed river near Kelso Bridge. The surname Maxswell belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Maxswell familyThe surname Maxswell was first found in Yorkshire 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 Maxswell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maxswell research. Another 191 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1156, 1203, 1231, 1296, 1320, 1797 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Maxswell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Maxswell Spelling VariationsBefore 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 Maxswell were recorded, including Maxwell, Maxweel, Makeswell, Makiswell, Maxuel, Maxwaile, Maxwale and many more. Early Notables of the Maxswell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Maxswell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Maxswell family to Ireland
Some of the Maxswell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 81 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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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: Maxswell Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Miss Ann Maxswell, British settler as Sister of Mercy travelling from Gravesend, UK aboard the ship "Dinapore" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 5th August 1857 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: Reviresco
Motto Translation: I flourish again.
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Maxswell migration to New Zealand 
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