Moyns History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland
Ireland

Early Origins of the Moyns family

The surname Moyns was first found in Nairnshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Narann) in northern Scotland, today part of the Council Area of Highland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Moyns family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moyns research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1295, 1360, 1430, 1468 and 1629 are included under the topic Early Moyns History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Moyns Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Moyness, Moynes, Moyns, Motheys, Mutheys and others.

Early Notables of the Moyns family

Notable amongst the Clan at this time was

William de Moyns, a prominent 15th century landholder in Essex

Migration of the Moyns family to Ireland

Some of the Moyns family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Moyns family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Moynes, who settled in Victoria County, Ontario in 1815. Isaac Moynes was recorded there in 1830; John Moynes in 1860; and Jane Moynes in 1890..