Moules History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought much change to the island nation, including many immigrants with new names. Among these immigrants were the ancestors of the Moules family, who lived in Cheshire. Before migrating to Normandy and then England, this family was originally the lords of Monte Alto, in Italy. Their name is thought to be a version of this place-name which underwent significant corruption through translation through several languages before being Anglicized.

Early Origins of the Moules family

The surname Moules was first found in Cheshire where the family of Maude, originally the Lords of Monte Alto, in Italy, settled in the Lordships and manors of Montalt and Hawarden in the county of Flint.

Early History of the Moules family

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Moules Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Moules were recorded, including Maude, Maud, Mawd, Mold, Mould, Moulds, Molds and others.

Early Notables of the Moules family

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Migration of the Moules family to Ireland

Some of the Moules family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Moules migration to Australia +

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

Moules Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Jacob Moules, (b. 1816), aged 16, Welsh convict who was convicted in Glamorgan, Glamorganshire, Wales for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Camden" on 21st September 1832, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1888 1

Citations +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 2nd December 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/camden