Yell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Yell family
The surname Yell was first found in on the Isle of Yell, in the Shetlands.
Early History of the Yell family
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Yell Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Yell, Yul, Yuel, Yule, Youll, Yuile, Yuill, Yulle and others.
Early Notables of the Yell family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Yell family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alexander Yuill who settled in New York in 1774; Alexander Yule, who settled in Nova Scotia in 1784; Peter Yule, who came to Nova Scotia in 1786; William Yule, who settled in Quebec in 1820.
Contemporary Notables of the name Yell (post 1700) +
- Archibald Yell (1797-1847), American attorney and politician, 2nd Governor of Arkansas (1840-1844)
- Archibald Yell, American politician, Member of California State Assembly 27th District, 1883-85 [1]
- Archibald Yell (1797-1847), American Democratic Party politician, Governor of Arkansas, 1840-44 [1]
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The Yell 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: Numine et virtute
Motto Translation: By God's providence and by virtue.
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