The surname MacNight was first found in Kirkcudbright, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
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Early History of the MacNight family
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MacNight Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: MacKnight, MacKnyght, MacNaught, MacNaight, MacKnaught, MacKnaight, MacNight and many more.
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Early Notables of the MacNight family
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Migration of the MacNight family to Ireland
Some of the MacNight 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.
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MacNight migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
MacNight Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Mr. John MacNight, Sr., English convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 16th January 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia1
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: Nil durum volenti Motto Translation: Nothing is difficult for the willing.
MacNight migration to Australia 
Ireland
Scotland
