Molis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Molis family

The surname Molis was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Molis family

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Molis Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mollison, Molison, Mollyson, Molleson and others.

Early Notables of the Molis family

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Migration of the Molis family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gilbert Molleson, who settled in Perth Amboy, NJ in 1699; and Thomas Molison settled in Maryland in 1731.

Contemporary Notables of the name Molis (post 1700) +

Wayne J. Molis (1943-2002), American basketball player who starred for two seasons at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois

The Molis 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: Fax mentis honestae gloria
Motto Translation: Glory is the light of a noble mind.