Magdalen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Magdalen family

The surname Magdalen was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where this celebrated family held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Magdalen family

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Magdalen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Magdelaine, Madeleine, La Magdelaine, La Madeleine, Magdeleines, Madeleines, La Magdelaines, La Madeleines, Madelain, Magdaline, Madelaine, Madelin, Magdelin and many more.

Early Notables of the Magdalen family

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Migration of the Magdalen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mrs. Madelain, who settled in Philadelphia with her two children in 1796; and Mary Magdeline, who came to New Orleans in 1820.

Contemporary Notables of the name Magdalen (post 1700) +

Magdalen Goffin FRSL (b. 1925), English writer

The Magdalen 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: Ayez l'amour de la Madeleine
Motto Translation: Have the love of Madeleine