Marsil History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Marsil family

The surname Marsil was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where this well known family has held a family seat since early times.

Early History of the Marsil family

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Marsil Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Marcilly, Marcillie, Marcillies, Marcilie, Marcilies, Marrcilly, Marrcillie, Marrcillies, Marrcilie, Marrcilies, de Marcilly, Marcillae, Marcillé, du Marcilly, Marcily, Marrcily, Marcelly and many more.

Early Notables of the Marsil family

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Marsil migration to Canada +

Marsil Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

André Marsil, son of Guillebert and Péronne, who married Marie-Marguerite Lefebvre, daughter of Antoine and Hélène, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec on 16th November 1671 1

Marsil Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Charles Marsil, son of André and Marie-Marguerite, who married Romaine Gervais, daughter of Mathieu and Michelle, in La Prairie, Quebec on 25th October 1700 1
Étienne Marsil, son of André and Marie-Marguerite, who married Madeleine Maudoux, daughter of Aubin and Madeleine, in La Prairie, Quebec on 12 February 1703 1
André Marsil, son of André and Marie-Marguerite, who married Jeanne Campeau, daughter of Michel and Jeanne, in Montreal, Quebec on 3rd February 1718 1
André Marsil, son of Étienne and Madeleine, who married Catherine Christin, daughter of Isaac and Suzanne, in Rivières-des-Prairies, Quebec on 14th January 1726 1
Charles Marsil, son of Charles and Romaine, who married Marie Supernant, daughter of Marin and Barbe, in Longueuil, Quebec on 20th November 1727 1
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The Marsil 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: Nobilitas avorum calcaribus aucta
Motto Translation: A line of nobility spurs an increase

Sources +

Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.