Smiles History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of SmilesWhat does the name Smiles mean? The rugged western mountains of Scotland's coastline and the Hebrides islands were home to the ancestors of the Smiles family. Smiles was originally a name for a for a person noted for their smile, or happy personality. Smiles is thus, a nickname surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Nicknames form a broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, and can refer directly or indirectly to one's personality, physical attributes, mannerisms, or even their habits of dress. The surname Smiles comes from the Old English word, smile, which means grin. Therefore, the surname Smiles would have been adopted by someone with a distinct smile, or grin. Early Origins of the Smiles familyThe surname Smiles was first found in Cumberland, a historic county of North West England, now known as Cumbria. Early History of the Smiles familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Smiles research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1630, 1660, 1670, 1689, 1697, 1740, 1763, 1774, 1787, 1795, 1890 and 1968 are included under the topic Early Smiles History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Smiles Spelling VariationsSpelling variations are a very common occurrence in records of early Scottish names. They result from the repeated and inaccurate translations that many names went through in the course of various English occupations of Scotland. Smiles has been spelled Smiley, Smellie, Smyly, Smyley, Smilley, Smilie and many more. Early Notables of the Smiles familyAnother 48 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Smiles Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Smiles family to IrelandSome of the Smiles family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Smiles arrived in North America very early: Smiles Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Smiles Settlers in Australia 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: Industria virtus et fortitudo Motto Translation: Industry, valor, and fortitude.
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