Early Origins of the Majoribanks family
The surname Majoribanks was first found in
Dumfriesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris), a Southern area, bordering on
England that today forms part of the Dumfries and
Galloway Council Area, where they held a
family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of
Scotland. Samuel Marchbanks was a fictional character created by Canadian novelist and journalist Robertson Davies. He wrote four novels about the charcter.
Early History of the Majoribanks family
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Majoribanks Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Marjoribanks, Majoribanks, Marchbanks, Marjorum and many more.
Early Notables of the Majoribanks family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Majoribanks family to Ireland
Some of the Majoribanks family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Majoribanks family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Majoribanks Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- Thomas Majoribanks, who settled in Philadelphia in 1774
Majoribanks Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
- Alex Majoribanks, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Bengal Merchant
The Majoribanks 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: Custos et pugnax
Motto Translation: A preserver and a champion.