| ![Show Contents]() Finlinson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Scotland
Etymology of FinlinsonWhat does the name Finlinson mean? The age-old Pictish-Scottish family name Finlinson is derived from the Gaelic MacFhionnlaigh which means 'son of Finlay' or which is often Anglicized to fair hero. Early Origins of the Finlinson familyThe surname Finlinson was first found in Stirlingshire, where traditionally this Clan is descended from Finlay Mor Farquharson, in turn descended from the ancient 11th century Thanes of Fife, through Shaw MacDuff, the first progenitor of the Farquharsons of the Braes of Mar. The descendants of Finlay Mor, a giant of a man, a man of daring and unequalled courage, settled in the lowlands with the name MacIanla, though, strangely, they had previously been called the Clan Eracher. It is claimed that the MacErachers of Perth also are descended from Finlay Mor. In the lowlands they became the Clan MacIanla. This was in turn anglicized to Finlayson, having many spellings, but approximately the same sound. The first Finlay married the heiress of the Garden, 'of that Ilk', and acquired those estates. Early History of the Finlinson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Finlinson research. Another 128 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1450, 1455, 1478 and 1585 are included under the topic Early Finlinson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Finlinson Spelling VariationsIn medieval Scotland, names were more often spelled according to sound than any regular set of rules. An enormous number of spelling variations were the result. Over the years, the name Finlinson has been spelled Finlayson, Finleyson, Finlaison, Finlawson, Fynlawsone, Findlayson, Findleyson, Finlason, Findlaysoun, Finlaisone, Fynloson, McIanley, MacIanlay, MacKinlay, MacEracher, McEracher and many more. Early Notables of the Finlinson familyMore information is included under the topic Early Finlinson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Finlinson migration to the United States | + |
In such difficult times, Ireland, Australia, and North America looked like better homes for many Scots. The trips were expensive and grueling, but also rewarding, as the colonies were havens for those unwelcome in the old country. That legacy did not die easily, though, and many were forced to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. The Scottish legacy has resurface in more recent times, though, through Clan societies, highland games, and other organizations. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the old Scottish name of Finlinson:
Finlinson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Henz Finlinson, aged 26, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Bannockburn" in 1852 1
- John Finlinson, aged 28, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Monarch of the Sea" in 1864 1
- Ralph Finlinson, aged 24, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Adelaide" in 1866 1
- Elizabeth Finlinson, aged 58, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Egypt" in 1881 1
- Daniel Finlinson, aged 27, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Egypt" in 1881 1
Finlinson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Alfred Louis Finlinson, aged 34, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Oceanic" in 1913 1
| Finlinson migration to Australia | + |
Finlinson Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Percy Finlinson, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orsova" in 1911 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Finlinson (post 1700) | + |
- Oliver Finlinson, American cinematographer and actor, known for Jolt (2021), The Protégé and Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
- Kiara Finlinson, American actress, known for Winslow Takes the Cake (2010) and A Life Worth Living (2009)
- Scott Finlinson, American researcher with FinnERGY, Dallas, TX
- J.C. Finlinson, American researcher with Code 389, Naval Air Weapons Center, China Lake, CA
- Fred L. Finlinson (1906-1995), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Utah, 1940, 1948 3
- Horace William Finlinson (1871-1956), England rugby international player from Bedford, England, who made three appearances for England in 1895
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: Coelitus datum
Motto Translation: Given by God.
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- National Archives of Australia retrieved 21st October 2021. https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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