| ![Show Contents]() McTear History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 Scotland Ireland In the mountains of Scotland's west coast and on the Hebrides islands, the ancestors of the McTear family were born. Their name comes from the Gaelic form Mac-an-Tsaoir, which denotes son of the carpenter or wright. Early Origins of the McTear familyThe surname McTear 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 McTear familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McTear research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1372, 1564 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McTear History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McTear Spelling VariationsIn various documents McTear has been spelled Since medieval scribes still spelled according to sound, records from that era contain an enormous number of spelling variations. MacAteer, MacTear, MacTeir, MacTire, MacAtee, MacAtter, MacAttur and many more. Early Notables of the McTear familyMore information is included under the topic Early McTear Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the McTear family to Ireland
Some of the McTear 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.
| McTear migration to the United States | + |
The descendants of the Dalriadan families who made the great crossing of the Atlantic still dot communities along the east coast of the United States and Canada. In the American War of Independence, many of the settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Clan societies and highland games have allowed Canadian and American families of Scottish descent to recover much of their lost heritage. Investigation of the origins of family names on the North American continent has revealed that early immigrants bearing the name McTear or a variant listed above include:
McTear Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Wm. McTear, aged 19, who arrived in America from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1893
McTear Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mrs. McTear, aged 21, who arrived in Boston, in 1905
- W. McTear, aged 32, who arrived in Boston, in 1905
- Francis McTear, aged 62, who arrived in America from Belfast, Ireland, in 1908
- Minnie McTear, aged 4, who arrived in America from Belfast, Ireland, in 1910
- John McTear, aged 39, who arrived in America from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1912
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| McTear migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: McTear Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Mctear, (McIntyre, Smith, O'Brien), (b. 1815), aged 16, Irish labourer who was convicted in Antrim, Northern Ireland for life for burglary, transported aboard the "Captain Cook" on 5th November 1831, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name McTear (post 1700) | + |
- Houston McTear (1957-2015), American sprinter who held the 1978 world record in the 60 meters
- Brian McTear, American music producer, known for his work with the group MewithoutYou on the album It’s All Crazy! It’s All False! It’s All A Dream! It’s Alright (2009)
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.
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