Miler History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe age-old Scottish surname Miler was first used by the Strathclyde-Briton people. The Miler family lived in the county of Dumfries. Early Origins of the Miler familyThe surname Miler 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 the Miler family held a family seat from ancient times. One line had its ancestral seat at Dalswinton, Dumfriesshire. During the Middle Ages, occupational names were frequently recorded in Latin; thus, one who worked at a mill would have been documented under the name Milendinarius, Le Molendinator, or De Molendino. The modern spellings "Miller" and "Millar" came into general use about 1500; earlier documents usually show the name in Latin. Early History of the Miler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Miler research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1253, 1650 and 1750 are included under the topic Early Miler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Miler Spelling VariationsIn Medieval times, spelling and translation were not nearly so highly developed as today. They were generally carried out according to the sound and intuition of the bearer. For that reason spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. Miler has been spelled Miller, Millar, Myllar, Mylar, Millare, Myllair and many more. Early Notables of the Miler familyMore information is included under the topic Early Miler Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Miler RankingIn the United States, the name Miler is the 16,817th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Miler family to IrelandSome of the Miler family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Unrest, poverty, and persecution caused thousands to look for opportunity and freedom in the North American colonies. The crossing was long, overcrowded, and unsanitary, though, and came only at great expense. Many Strathclyde families settled on the east coast of North America in communities that would form the backbone of what would become the great nations of the United States and Canada. The American War of Independence caused those who remained loyal to England to move north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the 20th century, Strathclyde and other Scottish families across North America began to recover their collective heritage through highland games and Clan societies. Among them: Miler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Miler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Miler Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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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: Manent optima coelo Motto Translation: The best things await us in heaven.
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