Mals History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Mals

What does the name Mals mean?

The surname Mals is an occupational name for a painter, or more specifically a painter of stained glass, derived from the Old German "malen", and the Middle High German word "malen" which both meant "to paint."

Early Origins of the Mals family

The surname Mals was first found in Wurtemberg and Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Mahler became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Mals family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mals research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1723 and 1807 are included under the topic Early Mals History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mals Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mahler, Maler, Mahl, Mahle, Male, Mal, Maller, Maehler, Mehler, Mailer, Mayler, Maylor, Mailor and many more.

Early Notables of the Mals family

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Mals migration to the United States +

Mals Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mary Mals, who arrived in Maryland in 1668 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)