| ![Show Contents]() Maunders History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Maunders surname is thought to derive from "maund," meaning "beg," probably from the Old French "mendier;" in which case, it may have evolved from a nickname for a beggar. Alternatively it may have been an occupational name for a maker of baskets, from Middle English word "maund," meaning "basket." Early Origins of the Maunders familyThe surname Maunders was first found in Devon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1524 when Thomas Mander held estates in that shire. Early History of the Maunders familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maunders research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1455, 1487, 1642, 1662, 1687, 1700, 1702, 1704, 1720, 1764, 1794 and 1807 are included under the topic Early Maunders History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Maunders Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Maunders has been recorded under many different variations, including Mander, Manders, Maunders, Maunder and others. Early Notables of the Maunders familyAnother 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Maunders Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Maunders family to Ireland
Some of the Maunders family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 70 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Maunders migration to the United States | + |
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Maunders or a variant listed above:
Maunders Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- William Maunders, who arrived in Virginia in 1665 1
Maunders Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Albert Staines Maunders, aged 52, who settled in America from England, in 1912
- Frederick Maunders, aged 26, who landed in America, in 1923
- Walter Maunders, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States, in 1923
| Maunders migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Maunders Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Miss Mary Maunders, English convict who was convicted in Somerset, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Emma Eugenia" on 22nd January 1846, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2
| Maunders migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Maunders Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Samuel Maunders, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Glendevon" in 1864
- Rose Maunders, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Glendevon" in 1864
- Samuel Maunders, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Talbot" in 1864
- Rose Maunders, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Talbot" in 1864
| Contemporary Notables of the name Maunders (post 1700) | + |
- John Maunders (b. 1981), English cricketer from Ashford, Middlesex
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: Pro Omnibus Laus Deo
Motto Translation: Praise God for all things.
- 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)
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 4th April 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/emma-eugenia
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