Pilmer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

Early Origins of the Pilmer family

The surname Pilmer was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Pilmer family

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Pilmer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pilmore, Pilmer, Pilmuir, Pylmor and others.

Early Notables of the Pilmer family

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Pilmer migration to the United States +

Pilmer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

William Pilmer, who settled in Virginia in 1764

Pilmer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Thomas Pilmer, who arrived in Ohio in 1853
Philip Pilmer, who settled in Iowa in 1859

The Pilmer 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: Honeste vivo
Motto Translation: I live honestly.